A week of encouragement

“The really great person is the person who makes every person feel great.” - G. K. Chesterton, an English journalist

“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.” - William Arthur Ward

When two people interact with each other, they are both changed forever. Whether our influence is helpful or hurtful, positive or negative, depends on whether we give each other the gift of encouragement. Encouragers are important people in each of our lives. You know who the encouragers are in your life. Will be you an encourager in someone’s life?

Your Challenge: Give one meaningful compliment or word of encouragement every day for a week to the people in your life! Share with them something that you respect or admire about them, or why they are important to you. Comment below afterwards to share your encouragement experience!

Step up a notch: Instead of only encouraging those close to you, reach out to someone who is lonely, hurting or outcast and tell them something positive about themself that you notice!