1. Pleasant words area honeycomb sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. 1
It never ceases to amaze me that so many people don't bother to say thank you to the many people who help them. I often hold the door open for someone who is following me into a store, the Post Office, or the bank, some of whom walk through without saying a word. Whenever I see our mailman, I always thank him and let him know how much I appreciate his service. I do this to lots of people.
And do we often say thank you and give a word of encouragement to our spouse, our children, our friends, our employer, and to our employees? If we all do this on a daily basis, we can make an impact on the world in which we live. Whether it is a kind word or a kind deed, in the words of Charles Dudley Warner, "It is one of the beautiful compensations of this life that no one can sincerely try to help another without helping himself".
In the Bible a man named Joseph was given the name of Barnabas because it means, "Son of Encouragement". Let's all be a Barnabas to someone today.
Suggested Prayer:
"Dear God,
Please help me to be a Barnabas in some way today (and everyday) to every life I touch. May I also be know as a son or daughter of encouragement. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, AMEN".
1. Proverbs 16:24
