19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
And here were are again, encouraging one another. So far 2016 has been a daily reminder to me that we are to be encouraging. I have never in my spiritual journey felt God speaking to me and through me as he has these past few months. What began in August as a random idea to encourage friends through this blog has become my daily mission.
Encouraging someone can look many ways.
-A hug
-A note to let them know you are thinking about them.
-Letting someone know that you have been praying for them.
-Helping someone with the gifts God has given you.
-Listening without judgement.
-Copying a passage or section of a bible study that speaks directly to what they are needing to hear.
I just so strongly feel a stirring in my heart to be encouraging. We need to "spur one another toward love and good deed...encouraging one another".
How are you going to encourage someone today? Don't just look for the obvious people who are clearly in need of an encouraging moment, look for those who seem to have it all together. I bet they don't and could use you to share a little of Jesus with them today.
If you feel led to do so, list how you are going to encourage someone through God's word and with his love today.
God, thank you for making it clear that we need one another. Thank you for calling us to care for all of your people, Help me today to consider how I may spur someone towards love and good deeds through caring for them. Make it clear today as to who in my path needs that extra love and kind words today. Help me to serve the people in need no matter what that need is or how impossible or overwhelming it may seem. You are an awesome God and provide for our every need. Lord use me today to make the changes that you see fit to further the advancement of your kingdom. Forgive me of my sins and shortcomings. Cleanse my heart so that I may be ready to receive your instruction today. Lord bless the people here today who are the encouragers and those who need encouragement. Thank you for your word and for your love and calling on our lives here on Earth,
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