Yesterday I started a new series on Detoxifying our relationships. We began learning about the letter "D" for discover the triggers that set our spouse, or loved one off. Which in turn causes us to react instead of responding in a kind appropriate manner. Today we are looking at the letter "E", empty the negative and replace it with encouragement. Encouragement is a relationship builder for all relationships. At work, home, with friends, family and your spouse, encouragement goes a long way.
There are those people that are just naturally born encouragers. Other temperaments struggle to encourage themselves let alone others. Some need to be encouraged more than others due to their past history, temperament and even where they are in life. For example those that deal with pain or a long term illness need lots of encouragement, and so, when dealing with these people get ready before you need to be with them. In this case remember it is better to give than to receive. There is a great scripture in the Bible that says as we water others we are ourself refreshed.
Proverbs 11:25 (NLT) "The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed."
So today you and I have the opportunity to encourage others. Let's get out there and do something about the "Hum Bugs" that tend to go around this time of year. LEt's give the gift of encouragement. This is a gift that can not just change someone's day but change their life. When you change the way someone feels better about themselves then they feel better about life.
So detoxify today with the universal panacea of "E" encouragement.
So detoxify today with the universal panacea of "E" encouragement.
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