Continued from yesterday's post...
“The Almighty Lord will teach me what to say, so I will know how to encourage weary people.” (Isaiah 50:4a GWT)
Morning by morning, the Lord wakes us up to listen. He teaches us what to say, so that we will know how to encourage and comfort those who are weary. Waking up early to learn from God can be meaningful, but unless we follow through on His directions, our mission remains incomplete.
How can we encourage those who are discouraged?
Notice people--not just what they said, but also what they leave unsaid. Listen with empathy. Care consistently. Understanding requires regular communication and trust. Speak truth. Do not use the counterfeit currency of flattery. Wake up dormant potential in others. Bring it to the forefront so that it can be affirmed.
Face the light and show others how to do the same. Do not call attention to yourself, but direct their gaze to God. Most of all, be prayerful. Lift everything and everyone up to the Lord. Let your speech and actions be led by the Spirit. Ask the Lord for the right words to encourage those who are weary. Every waking moment, seek to understand God’s will, and be a conveyor for His wisdom.
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