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Encouragement really is a big deal.  Without people speaking truth over us and in to our lives we are in trouble.  There are way too many negative voices, words of discouragement and statements that steal our worth and value.


Be that person that makes a difference.  Be that person that builds others up.  Be that person that gives others value.  Be that person.


One of my favorite people in the Bible was Barnabas.  His name means son of encouragement.  I can only imagine why that make stuck with him.  It was probably because he was always that person.  That person that was speaking life and love, courage and encouragement, value and vision in to the lives of others.


Be that person.  Around you today are people who need to know they are some body and loved by God.  Your words will give them that and more.


1 Thessalonians 5:11  NLT  

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.


Hebrews 10:24-25  NLT  

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.


Proverbs 27:17  NLT  

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.


Isaiah 41:10  NLT  

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.  Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you.  I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.


That is just a start.  A few verses that encourage us to know truth and share it with others.  Choose to build people us and motivate them to do good.  Sharpen others and let them know what God says.


Who around you will you encourage today?  Be that person.

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