by: Walking^N^HISGrace
Paul's words admonish us to speak only good,
not corrupt, words that build up,
encourage, and edify. Our words are to constitute a gift to the
hearer.
Ephesians 4:29
Jesus and Paul are examples for us in their use of uplifting
words to encourage. Even when his ship
started to sink, Paul gave words of encouragement.
Acts 27:22
When Jesus' disciples were sinking, He spoke encouragement to
them
Matthew 14:27
When Paul was being persecuted, the Lord appeared beside him and
encouraged him
Acts 23:11
Many people are bowed down under heavy emotional loads and are
weary of life's struggles. How eager they
are to hear a word of encouragement
1Thessalonians 5:11
Often we turn the other way, but the Lord wants to give us kind
words to say if we are willing to make
ourselves available.
Isaiah 50:4
In Proverbs, the book of wisdom, much is written about the value
of encouraging words
Proverbs 16:24
Proverbs 25:11
Not only do pleasant words taste sweet, but their use can lift us
to high places
Proverbs 22:11
Whether we want to be encourages because Jesus said "be of good
cheer," because Paul urged us to "take
heart" or because we are simply called to lift up the weary, edify the saints, and evangelize the lost
-- whatever our reason for wishing to bring sweetness to the
soul, now is the time to start
James 4:17