Living In The Land of “E”

 

 

Definition of Encouragement – Act of inspiring others with renewed spirit, courage and hope.

 

The incredible Mr. “E” - Barnabas

 

1. Focused on performing not pretending.  Acts 4:36-37; Acts 5
2. Focused on potential not the problem.  Acts 12:25; Acts 15:36-41
3. Focused on people not prominence.  Acts 11:22-26

 

Making An “E” List

 

Encourage:

 

1. Spouse 1 Pet. 3:7
2. Children. Col. 3:21
3. Co-Workers Col. 22-23
4. Neighbors. Rom. 12:13
5. Those you don’t know. 1 Thess. 4:18

 

Earning Your Letter “E”

 

1. Being there.  Job 2:11-13
2. Wise words.  Col. 4:6; Eph. 4:26; Prov. 12:25
3. Timely notes.  Isa. 35:3-4
4. Touching, hugs & prayer.  Lu. 5:13; Matt. 8:5

 

When The “E” Is Silent

 

1. Talking to the Lord.  Ps.61
2. Listening to the Lord.  Ps. 46
3. Talking to yourself.  Ps.42