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Thursday August 28
"Strengthen those who have tired hands, encourage those who have weak knees. Say to those with fearful hearts, 'Be strong, and do not fear.'" Isaiah 35:3-4 NLT
Every one of us needs encouragement (support that inspires confidence and a will to continue). The words we speak can either build up or tear down the people around us. Author Rebecca Barlow Jordan writes: "One of the first questions I life to ask Jesus when I wake up each morning is, 'How can I encourage someone today? And who?' He's always faithful to answer, often through His Word. One morning after asking that question, I read Isaiah 35:3-4 (NLT) and found a practical answer. First, 'strengthen those who have tired hands.'...Next, the passage mentions encouraging those who have 'weak knees.' I envisioned grandparents and senior citizens, veterans, and even athletes with wear and tear on their bodies. But the last category, the 'fearful,' could probably include everyone. These needed to hear the words, 'be strong and do not fear'...For me, finding people to encourage is not problem. Remembering to listen and follow through with Jesus' answers is where I need to work. And the amazing thing is, when I try to life up someone else, I'm the one who ends up encouraged. Ask Jesus to help you encourage someone today. Invite Him to speak through you, and be prepared for His answers." Paul said, "Be mindful to be a blessing, especially to those of the household of faith" (Gal 6:10 AMPC). As you fill your mind thinking of ways to strengthen the faith of others, you will be amazed by how much you get energized and blessed in the process.
Thursday August 28
"Strengthen those who have tired hands, encourage those who have weak knees. Say to those with fearful hearts, 'Be strong, and do not fear.'" Isaiah 35:3-4 NLT
Every one of us needs encouragement (support that inspires confidence and a will to continue). The words we speak can either build up or tear down the people around us. Author Rebecca Barlow Jordan writes: "One of the first questions I life to ask Jesus when I wake up each morning is, 'How can I encourage someone today? And who?' He's always faithful to answer, often through His Word. One morning after asking that question, I read Isaiah 35:3-4 (NLT) and found a practical answer. First, 'strengthen those who have tired hands.'...Next, the passage mentions encouraging those who have 'weak knees.' I envisioned grandparents and senior citizens, veterans, and even athletes with wear and tear on their bodies. But the last category, the 'fearful,' could probably include everyone. These needed to hear the words, 'be strong and do not fear'...For me, finding people to encourage is not problem. Remembering to listen and follow through with Jesus' answers is where I need to work. And the amazing thing is, when I try to life up someone else, I'm the one who ends up encouraged. Ask Jesus to help you encourage someone today. Invite Him to speak through you, and be prepared for His answers." Paul said, "Be mindful to be a blessing, especially to those of the household of faith" (Gal 6:10 AMPC). As you fill your mind thinking of ways to strengthen the faith of others, you will be amazed by how much you get energized and blessed in the process.
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