Wednesday, February 25, 2009

1 Thessalonians 5:11 suggest or instructs that we encourage one another and build each other up in Christ. This can be tough, cant it? A lot of times we don't feel as if we have the words to say or even the energy to build up those around us. Most of the time we assume not do it.....its not doing anything for us right? Well, you've ever been guilty with this mentality, which most of us have, think of it this way....

God has put numerous people in your life for you to "do" life with. These are the very people that God calls us to encourage EVERY day. Scripture also says that as long as it is called "today" we are to push others forward or consider them better than ourselves. Are we called to do this for their good? Absolutely! But in due time, you as well will reap the harvest of consistently pouring out that love and encouragement. Because of the STRENGTH they have gained from your outpouring, they will have the energy and capacity to carry and support you through your toughest times. Don't ever disregard scripture with a selfish nature. God put it there to benefit you just as much as those around us. Its for our own individual good.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Ah, great post and good pic!! God Bless~