Be an Encourager
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“We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up” (Romans 15:1, 2).
“It’s taken me so long to learn some wisdom, and now nobody wants to hear it!” a woman laughed.
We’d been talking about our grown children and how to communicate with them. We concluded, that, although they want our support, they don’t necessarily want our advice. On the contrary, we might get the response, “You just don’t understand.”
So how can we best help our grown children? By being encouragers!
Isn’t that what most of us want? Somebody who will believe in us, hear us when we’re hurting, and cheer us on when we’re running the race.
How I thank God for people who encouraged me when life was tough. Like Mr. and Mrs. Ed Turner, both in their nineties. Whenever I felt discouraged, I knew I could go to this couple’s home. Mrs. Turner would serve me a cup of tea and Mr. Turner would position himself so as to hear me better. I had one hour in which I could unburden myself. Then he’d say, “We’ve heard enough now, Helen. Let’s take it to the Father.”
He prayed a most heartfelt prayer. Sometimes, he’d give me a Scripture to hang onto like the following: “Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken” (Psalm 62:5, 6).
His parting words to me would be: “Now leave it with God, Helen. He’s perfectly able to take care of this for you.” Come to think of it, Mr. Turner gave me very little advice. Perhaps he’d learned the wisdom of when to be quiet. Like the Bible says, “A man’s wisdom gives him patience…” (Proverbs 19:11 NIV).
Father, I thank you that You are working in our children’s lives. Help me to have the wisdom of patience the Bible speaks about.
Questions: How can you encourage your grown children today? How can you build someone up in the faith? Perhaps a neighbor or a friend or a perfect stranger.
About the Author Helen Grace Lescheid
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Helen, thank you for the devotional.
By being the best example of a Christian I can be is one way to encourage my grown children. They grew up rarely seeing ‘Mom’ as I am today, peaceful within, strong and supporting. It’s the same mom they see on the outside but they know it’s not the same mom on the inside and they know that Jesus Christ is my Savior. I think that by listening is the best way I know how in building up a person in faith.
Just what a needed to hear today..thanks ….may we encourage not only our own grown up kids but others as the Lord gives opportunities
hey there!i just love your website it always keeps me going. i’m going through a lot of challenges in my life right now nothing seems to be going rightfor me. its like i’m living under this deep dark wicked spell! reading all these messages is a constant reminder that GOD is there & i’m not alone. thank you so,so much.
Wow..was this for me. My daughter has just gone through a terrible divorce, has 2 lovely children, and is now involved in a toxic relationship. She is tired of my advice..all I can do is pray now.
This is a special wordfor me tody, as my daughter is going through a rough time in her marriage and I have been at a loss for the riht things to say to her. This devotional has helped me so much. My son-in-law is hurting and confused and causing her much pain. But God is never so far that He can’t reach out and touch us…which is what I pray for her and her husband. P.S. He does not know the Lord yet, but my daughter does. God bless you today.
Thank you for this word today. Our daughter is going to another state with her boyfriend and would like things to be different. I do pray, but have not tried to encourage the way I should. =-) Carrie