In my daily reading I received a great word. It's a good challenge for us on this foggy Friday. Here's what I read: "Encouragement supplies others with courage and hope."

Wow! You have the power to give someone who is living in fear some courage. The words that come out of your mouth today could be used to give someone hope. A co-worker could be ready to give up on life, family and/or church. A friend could be tired from caring for a sick mom or dad. A total stranger could have the look of someone who is in despair. And yet, you have the power today through Christ to change all of that.

1st Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 3:13, Hebrews 10:25 tells us:
"Encourage one another... daily"

It didn't say those only who are close to us. It didn't say those we prefer to talk with. The bible is clear that we are to encourage one another.

Your challenge for today is to find someone you don't even know but after looking at them you can tell they are struggling with something and simply encourage them. It could be something light hearted or it could be a scripture truth. But live out the bible today: Encourage one another! (I would love to hear your encouragment stories)

Prayer: "Lord, help us to see people through our day that needs and encouraging word. Guide our lives to cross their paths for the purpose of encouragement."