Good Monday Morning. I came across this the other day, and I couldn’t have worded it better, so with permission from Dr Dan…
As we run the race of life we all need encouragement and need to give it to others. Matter of fact, the word comes from a combination of the prefix “en” which means “to put into” and the Latin word “cor” which means heart. Encouragement is like an arrow that goes straight to one’s heart that has the power to inspire, infuse strength, and help someone who has grown weary in life’s race to continue on with patience and fortitude. By our words and actions we can “put into the heart” of others that needed strength to help them through those tough stretches of life. We need to be part of that stadium of people who are shouting encouragement to those whose legs have grown weary. As well, if we listen closely we need to recognize and appreciate the many around us who are shouting encouragement to us.
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You are so right…to be able to make people feel happier and stronger is a gift we all have to use if we choose..And isn’t the encouragement we receive, so heart-warming…
Sure is heart-warming :) It’s a matter of having the right words at the right time… wisdom!
Nicely said Doris. Encouragement does wonderful things.
I am walking proof of that :) I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for the encouragement I have received – especially during the last 9 years. Thanks, Tracey.
Another “everyone nod their heads’ post Doris. It’s amazing how even a small amount of encouragement can make all the difference. You only have to look at what happens when you encourage a small child. They beam like the sun, and want to do even more. Children (yes, even big kids) love encouragement.
It’s a great Blog, well worth copying and re-posting. Encouraging each other is one of my favorite pastimes. :-) :-)
Some people need more encouragement than others and I have been on the receiving end of your encouragement for so many years… Don’t stop :)
And thank you.
Encouragement is sometimes few and far between but most important is your ending statement. . .thank those that provide the encouraging words which keep you going especially in the rough times!
Yes, sometimes when you’ve been in need of encouragement you’re so relieved to be climbing up, that ‘thanks’ is sometimes forgotten.