What is the world's response to failure? A few words that come to mind are blame, ridicule, sarcasm...after all we are human and human nature is to tear down others in order to make ourselves feel better. The world's response is not God's response however.
We have to face the fact that the world can be a discouraging place and people are desperate for encouragement. But what can we do?
**Celebrate whenever something is done right! Sure, we're all supposed to do right and good all of the time but does that mean we cannot offer our fellow man a "atta boy" for it?
**What is your automatic response to the people in your life? Much as it shouldn't be so, they bear the brunt of our discouragement. Perhaps we (I) need to change our (my) first response. We can all benefit from being more positive.
**We can pray that God put people in our path so that we have the opportunity to encourage and lift them up. He is always faithful...are you?
**Unfortunately it is so much easier to complain and believe the "bad" stuff we hear. However, it doesn't take that much energy to think of ways to show you care!
**Don't settle for a superficial pat on the back and word of encouragement. Look deep..lifting up another because of their character is so much more memorable. It truly has the power to transform!
I do realize that there are time when confrontations are necessary and may be the best response at the time...but not always. If your relationship with another is built on love and encouragement, words of correction are so much easier to take and build upon...for then we know the motive and can trust our friend will be there to help us along the way.
Take a moment today, lift up another and notice how it can change your life as well!
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