Encourage One Another

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Encouragement, like growth in faith is a two-way street. When we give, we get. When we encourage others, we are encouraged by them. When we help others in their faith walk, we too can be helped. Being faithful is setting an example - not only for those that don't believe, but for those who do. You can help your fellow Christians by setting a good example, for being there for them, and for telling them you appreciate them. Even when someone teaches you something and you feel you have nothing to add, telling someone thank you can mean a lot. You always have something to offer, and something as simple as thanks can be the encouragement someone else needed to keep doing what they're doing.

Encouragement can be difficult sometimes though. You have to break down barriers. You have to take chances. You have to risk rejection. You also have to take that risk, not because of the possible reward, but because it's the right thing to do. Praying for someone is hard, but if you ask them if you can pray with them - it can be a powerful experience. It can also get you a weird look. So why bother? Even if it doesn't seem worth it at the time, it usually is, and regardless of the results we see, it's what God calls us to do.

Try being out there with your faith. Start with other Christians. Support them. See what happens.

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