Your smile as warm as the sunlight
Is a silent breeze that touched my heart
Sincerity felt within the soul
A warm welcome that you can truly adore!
Your note to let me know you care
A greeting to make someone feel better each chance
A push to lift spirit up
An encouragement you instill in the hearts
A phone call that make someone’s day
Help the frustrations to subside right away
Listening to what someone has to say
A gesture that can be remember for now and forever
The smile, the note, the phone call
These gestures which proved that you care
Bring forth gratitude and happiness
A selfless act to show you care
For your noble intentions and caring hearts
For the dignified things that you always do
With the gratitude that brings pleasure to the soul
Embracing the beauty of life and the entity of all
To all the generous hearts and souls
To everyone who provides service, and love with joyfulness
Everyone who share their wisdom, love and hope
You are truly an amazing Child of God
Thank YOU!!!
“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ”. 1 Corinthians 1:3
“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance…. in the kingdom of light: Colossians 1:9-12
September 3, 2013
Encourage one another and build one another up. (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Do you know someone with a gift of encouragement? Just being around this person can be a delight. Maybe he has said something to you that made you feel stronger and ready to face a challenging situation. Or perhaps her kind words have helped take a heavy burden from your mind. Even if you’re in a very difficult place in your life, words of encouragement can fill you with hope that you’ll see a brighter day soon.
Why is encouragement so powerful? First, it reminds us of how incredibly valuable—and valued—we are. We may have exceptional qualities or gifts that other people can see more clearly than we can. Remember, we are all created in the image of God. We all bear the marks of his fine craftsmanship. And encouragers have a knack for seeing and pointing out these gifts.
Second, a simple word of encouragement can foster within us a sense of trust and a desire for unity, because to encourage, one person must come alongside another. And it is so much better to walk the path of holiness together! Finally, according to Scripture, encouragement can “impart grace” to the people who hear it (Ephesians 4:29). In other words, offering encouragement is one way we can actually partner with the Holy Spirit. This is why St. Paul urged the Thessalonians to keep building each other up. He knew how powerful it is!
Don’t underestimate the power of encouragement! Instead, try to become an encourager yourself. It may take a while to develop this gift. But you can start out by choosing to say at least one encouraging thing each day—especially to your spouse, a family member, or a close friend. Over time, it will become second nature, especially as you see the effects your words are having on everyone!
So be on the lookout for qualities in other people that reflect God’s attributes. Then when you see them expressing these qualities, point it out to them. At the least, most people will feel honored and maybe even surprised that someone noticed something exceptional about them! But sometimes your words can go much further than you expect, and they will minister God’s own presence!
“Lord, may my speech impart grace to those who hear. Father, we come to you offering our lives. We offer everyone we are praying for, those who prayswith us and each one of your creation. Father, we are struggling to make our lives better for your glory. Help us help one another even in the simple form of goodness each minute of everyday. Father, help us see the goodness of people. Father, may we all live with your grace, your love and all the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Fathe, rescue us all from all evil and chaos of life. We are surrounded with things beyond our control, we claim that only through you our God we could find peace and joy. Father, may your will be done upon us. Help us create great memories with our neighbors, help us provide joy not only for those whom we know but most especially those we dont even know. Help us reach out and be a part of change for the glory of God. Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, all the angels and saints in the mighty name of Jesus we pray. Amen. ”
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