Have you had your JOY JUICE
today? Good job! I’m so proud of you!!
An
important part of “encouragement” is something called AFFIRMATION! Letting someone know that you believe in them
or they’re you’re proud of them…A pat on the back, so to speak! Genuine words of affirmation can change a
person’s life….literally!
We’ve all heard stories of how teachers
have made a difference in the lives of their students. And this is so true! But I want to come from a different
perspective today. You see, I was a
teacher for years; and it was the children who---time and time
again--- were an encouragement to me!
It was such
a blessing to get unconditional hugs each day!
And the smiles that were shining from their faces “spoke”
encouragement---loud and clear. Many
times, I’d receive an original piece of artwork with an “I love you” scribbled
across the page. Oh, how that picked me
up and gave me “affirmation” that I was right where God meant for me to be!
I believe
that we adults could take lessons from our younger friends! Reach out to that
someone who needs a hug today.
Generously share your smiles. Whether you know the person or not,
remember EVERYBODY needs a smile. It
affirms that the person is important enough to be acknowledged.
Share your
talents with others who may need just the kind of pick-me-up that only you
can give. When you get into the habit of
being an encourager, then the JOY of the Lord pours out from you and flows back
to you!
Drink your JOY JUICE
faithfully by being an encouragement to those God brings into your path today!
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