Thursday, November 29, 2012 -- Bringing Out The Best In Each Other (2)
Thursday November 29, 2012
There are many ways friends encourage each other and bring out the best in one another. God's word gives us some clear instructions on how we are to care for one another.
Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. You must warn each other every day, while it is still “today,” so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. (Galatians 6:1-2, Hebrews 3:13, and 10:24 NLT)
Many writers have penned thoughts about how we can encourage and support one another to be the best that we can be. Here are some of their thoughts
-- “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” ― C.S. Lewis
-- “A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.” ― Elbert Hubbard
-- "She is a friend. She gathers the pieces and gives them back to me in all the right order.” – Toni Morrison
-- “Connecting with those you know love, like, and appreciate you, restores the spirit and gives you energy to keep moving forward in this life.” ― Deborah Day
-- “A simple friend thinks the problems you whine about are recent.” A real friend says, “You’ve been whining about the same thing for years. Get off your duff and do something about it. “ - Anonymous
Today, I will watch for an opportunity to be a friend to someone, to carry a burden, to encourage and build someone up, to spur someone on to love and good deeds. Today I will think about the unique person they are and ask myself, “What would feel encouraging to that person? What would motivate that person to love? What does this person need? How can I be a friend to this person?
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