Encouragement…..is it a gift?

We don’t seldom think of encouragement as a gift. It seems ordinary, but in fact it isn’t. It’s quite rare, why, because it’s seldom given and it’s valuable. Why, because it’s so meaningful to the recipient.

Encouragement makes the perfect gift and here’s why; It’s free and it requires no cash expense. However it doesn't mean there’s no cost. It may just cost your time, imagination and thoughtfulness. It requires something from you.

It requires no shopping; just writing a note or making a call may be all that’s necessary.

Encouragement doesn't have to be gifted wrapped; it’s beautiful all by itself.

Encouragement doesn't need batteries, there are many gifts nowadays that require batteries but with encouragement it creates energy all in its own....AND it will last a lifetime.

If you really think about it what gift could you give that will have lasting value ? A word, ...you ask... what kind of word do you mean? A word of encouragement, a word or praise, a word of inspiration or even a word of reassurance. These are all words of encouragement 

So I leave you today with a  word....His word of Encouragement!

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up," 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV

"Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you." 2 Corinthians 13:11 NIV

Encourage someone today or maybe in your tomorrows, you never know what they maybe going through....on the outward appearance all may appear perfect and look all pulled together, but on the inside their lives may be in shambles!

Be that one to express Christ's love...genuinely care! 

Thanks for stopping by "Today's Word of Purpose" and lending an ear...now take it a bit further and make it a voice...make it your voice...someone IS ready...I guarantee... they're ready to hear..... a word of encouragement!

Love
Debbie