How can we be better encouragers? That\u2019s what I want to think about today. Encouragement makes us feel good. It makes us confident in the tasks laid out before us. Everyone could use some encouragement but I think especially Christians! Christians are faced with temptation, backlash, and all sorts of negative things. There are even some things that our fellow Christians go through that we may not even know about. It may be that all they need is just a little encouragement from someone who loves and cares for them. How can we be a better encouragement to our brethren?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Remind Them Who They’re Living For<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, it can just be really tough to be a Christian. We receive backlash from family, friends, and sometimes even other Christians. What can we do to help? Now, you do want to remember to use good judgment on when to say something like this, but if it\u2019s the right time, go to the struggling Christian and let them know that you\u2019re truly sorry for the situation they\u2019re in. Be empathetic. Then, remind them that they became a Christian because they want to please God and serve Him forever. It\u2019s not about pleasing other people. Yes, it can be extremely hard sometimes to do the right thing, but knowing what awaits us in heaven will make it all worth it. Jesus encouraged His disciples when He told them of bad things to come in John 16:33.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”<\/p>\nJohn 16:33 NKJV<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The best example we have of encouragement is to look at Jesus\u2019 life. If He\u2019s the best example, why not do what He did?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Compliment Them<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re feeling down, doesn\u2019t a compliment seem to really help boost your mood? Maybe say something like, \u201cThat outfit looks really pretty on you!\u201d or \u201cYou did such a good job with _____.\u201d Little compliments like that can really help make a person feel so much better and ready to take on the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Set A Good Example<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happens when you\u2019re trying to stay away from sin but the people around you are doing or saying things they shouldn\u2019t? It can definitely make it harder to stand up for what\u2019s right! So, by setting a good example no matter who we\u2019re around, we can encourage them to make the right choices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Encourage Just Because!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe there isn\u2019t anyone that you know of who\u2019s struggling, but why not encourage them anyway? If it\u2019s a new job, support them in it! If it\u2019s a Bible study they\u2019re conducting, encourage them in it! If they\u2019re learning to cook for the first time, encourage them! Whatever it may be, we can be encouraging and supportive to our brethren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christians are to \u201cbear one another\u2019s burdens\u201d (Galatians 6:2) and in doing so, we help each other and lift one another up, ENCOURAGING each other to stay on track! If we can\u2019t help our brethren be faithful, how are we going to help others learn the truth? This month, challenge yourself. Try to be a better encourager. We\u2019ll all work together and hey, isn\u2019t that an ENCOURAGING thought?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sidenote: Encouragement doesn’t just have to be extended toward your brothers and sisters in Christ. You never know, encouraging non-Christians may lead to them becoming one!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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