Encourage one another

Encouraging one another is SO important. 

So why do many Christian women spend more time tearing each other down instead of building them up. 

Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.  (1 Thessalonians 5:11)

The Bible doesn't say we can encourage each other occassionally or whenever we feel like it, or when we are feeling happy . . . we need to do it ALL THE TIME.

We need to encourage, encourage, encourage.

And guess what . . . that means ALL women, not just those at home, or ones with children, or those who you like, those of the same age as you. You can not be selective in who you comfort and encourage. 

But exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. (Hebrews 3:13)

Lets extend a hand to all women, making our blogs feel inviting, so when someone stops by . . . they know they are among friends, a place to find encouragement and comfort.  Your kind words might make all the differences to that person visiting.  So take the time to respond to comments, or if visiting, why not leave a comment to say hi. Might sound small but it means a great deal to the other person.

And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. (1 Peter 4:8-10)

• Without encouragement, we would quickly become overwhelmed. 

• Without encouragement, we would feel unloved and unwanted.

• Without encouragement, we would struggle day-to-day.

• Without encouragement, our lives would feel pointless and burdensome.

• Without encouragement, we would struggle to overcome pain and sadness.

• Without encouragement, we would feel that God was no longer interested in our welfare.

We live in a world where people are selective with their encouragement or they are often too busy sit and listen and when they do, they seem to be more interested in sharing gossip rather than caring about you.  How sad our lives would be if no one care enough about us. Sadly, there are many in this very situation who are alone and no one goes out of their way to make sure they are ok. This is a particular problem among our elderly. 

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2)

However, part of our role of comforting and encouraging each other also includes "bearing one another's burdens". This can be very hard at times, especially when you have your own troubles and they feel too heavy for you to carry. How can you possibly bear another's burdens on top of your own?  Remember that two can lift each other up, can lean on each other for support, make each other smile and laugh and before long the load does feel much lighter. Sharing the load also means you can share God's Word, that God loves us, that God equips us, that we are treasured and that we are never alone with our burdens.

But, don't put all your energy into encouraging your friends and forget about your husband. He needs your encouragement more than anyone. He needs to be reminded daily that you love him and that you are there to support and help him in any way you can. Through your encouragement you boast his confidences, you can empower him, make him stronger, happier, healthier, more positive and the list goes on and on! A happy husband makes for a happy marriage. 

Lets keep on encouraging one another and perhaps encourage just a little more!

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