SharePin1TweetEmailShareReddit1 SharesNumber nine: Speak life Proverbs 18:21a Death and life are in the power of the tongue: I’m sure you’ve heard this popular song by Tobymac, or at least heard the phrase. This isn’t just about kindness. It’s about speaking things that are life-giving instead of death-bringing. You might think that is overly dramatic, but …
Number eight: Write a note
SharePinTweetEmailShareReddit0 SharesNumber eight: Write a note Jude 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. I realize I included this in “Give a …
Number seven: Pray for
SharePin1TweetEmailShareReddit1 SharesNumber seven: Pray for How many times have you told a friend you’d pray for her, but other things got in the way? The baby was crying, the kids were fighting, dinner was boiling over, your husband came home… Then later, you feel awful, because you promised that you’d pray. All were reasonable things …
Number six: Give a gift
SharePinTweetEmailShareReddit0 SharesNumber six: Give a gift 1 Timothy 6:18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Even if your primary love language isn’t receiving gifts, it still feels great to receive one! It also feels pretty amazing to be the giver. Despite what you may …
Number five: Offer a hand
SharePin2TweetEmailShareReddit2 SharesNumber five: Offer a hand Philippians 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Do you know someone who is experiencing trouble, hard times, or an illness? Offer a helping hand to her. When I was pregnant (I had awful Hyperemesis during my pregnancies) …
Number four: How are you?
SharePinTweetEmailShareReddit0 SharesNumber four: How are you? When you see someone, ask her sincerely how she are doing. These days, most people ask this in a quick, flippant way, with no intention of listening to the response. It’s become as common as saying “Hi!” with the response of “Hello” or “Howdy.” I now try not to …
Number three: Be honest
Share1PinTweetEmailShareReddit1 SharesNumber three: Be honest Whoa, I can hear you saying. How does being honest encourage anyone?! Well, one of the things a person with the Spiritual Gift of Encouragement does is be open and honest with others. Normally, they have the tact to implement the truth well. (I am one who fails at the …
Number two: A kind word goes a long way
SharePinTweetEmailShareReddit0 SharesNumber two: A kind word goes a long way Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Whether speaking to a loved one or a complete stranger, kindness counts. Saying something kind, sweet or nice to someone, with no desire …
Number one: Listen fully
Share3Pin1TweetEmailShareReddit4 SharesI’m going to be posting a new way to show encouragement for 30 days. Let’s see how I do. This is a part of the 31 Days Challenge over at The Nester. I came in a day late, so I made it 30 days. 🙂 My challenge is to write it AND do it. …