Devotional for Tuesday, August, 15, 2017
“…But a Word of Encouragement”
by Dona Hake
Proverbs 12:25
“Anxious hearts are very heavy, but a word
of encouragement does wonders!”
Today I want to encourage you to seek opportunities to lift up hearts that may be heavy. As we ask the Lord for such opportunities He is sure to bring them in our path. We live in a time where it is plain to see that many have anxious and heavy hearts. I love those God given opportunities when I can lock my eyes with someone that looks grumpy or depressed, and try to get them talking. People like this need our loving smiles and encouraging words. My friends, this world needs desperately that which we possess by the Spirit of the Living God.
The Lord lifts us up and faithfully ministers His strength to us. Day by day He pours forth an abundant supply of joy and strength. Let us be ready to give it to those around us as He provides us opportunities. God wants us to be givers not hoarders of all the blessings He has imparted to us. His mercies are new every morning, let us live to bless and share His life from which all blessings flow. Let us be vessels that water and bless the parched hearts of this world. By watering others we water ourselves!
Proverbs 11:24 Living Bible
“It is possible to give away and become richer! It is also possible to hold on too tightly and lose everything. Yes, the liberal man shall be rich! By watering others, he waters himself.”