1 Thess 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
I think others see me as a bit of a “Pollyanna,” always looking on the bright side, always pointing out the positive, always encouraging. The truth is, that’s God. Sometimes, when I’m stuck in my own head, when I’m exhausted and afraid, my inner Pollyanna is no where to be found. But when others need uplifting, when He puts someone in my path who needs encouragement, I simply can’t help but be positive. Thank You, Jesus.
2 Cor 12:19 Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.
God is so good to me. He has provided me with an amazing support network of family, framily, friends who love and encourage me. All those times when I’m struggling to put one foot in front of the other? He always sends me help and hope in human form, one of His many angels on earth. And I hope that this light He places in me, which shines so brightly for Him, provides the same help and hope to others when they need it. Thank You, Jesus.
Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My loving eye on you.
Lord, Thank You for this day and for the reminder that You see us, know us, and use us to uplift and encourage Your people. Thank Your for giving us hope when we struggle and for using us to shine Your light and Your hope when others are struggling. Help us never to forget that “we are all just walking each other home” to You. Draw us closer. Amen.
Psalm 32:10b …the LORD’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in Him.
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.