A Kind Word

An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.
Proverbs 12:25

Thoughts:
If we never thought kind thoughts about others it would be very difficult for us to encourage them. Most of the time what is overflowing in our minds makes its way out of our mouths. We all have our problems and quirks, yet who benefits when we tear one another down? Everyone has the ability to encourage. If we commit ourselves to seeing and thinking good thoughts not only concerning others but also with ourselves; we will find it will be easy to lift up those who are down and weary, and encourage them to press on. We cannot dwell continually on the failures and mistakes of the past. Remember, we have been made the righteousness of God through Jesus Christ. All of us continue to grow spiritually and we are continually changing for the better. Turn your thoughts around and be an encourager and be encouraged. A good and kind word from God applied by faith will take the heavy heart and make it glad. If we help one another and encourage each other we will then experience the joy of the Lord which will be our strength.

Prayer:
Help me today Lord to encourage and to lift up, not to tear down. Forgive me for the times I have been insensitive to others. Give me kind words to share that will cheer and lift and encourage and strengthen. Help me forget past mistakes and move forward pressing on towards the goal, Amen