Encouragement
9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11
It is amazing how one small encouragement can make a difference in someone's life. What we don't often realize is how much listening can really have a huge impact on people as well. I have friends that love to talk and I have friends that love to listen. This is what is great about those people God places in our lives. He places the talkers in our life to give us inspiration, and He also places the listeners in our lives to give us encouragement. The good thing about these two kinds of people are those times when they know how to listen and speak at the right time. Sometimes listening can offer more encouragement than talking and sometimes it is the reverse. It is important in these turbulent times that we spend time encouraging those around us and reminding each other of our salvation through Christ.
Have a great weekend.
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