SILENT ENCOURAGEMENT!

We’ve all been in a situation where someone we know has experienced a tragedy but to know what to say is difficult. The first thing we usually say is how “sorry” we are that such a thing happened to them, but what else? It always helps how well we know the person and how well they will receive what we have to say, or if we have to say anything at all. As strong as most of us Christians are in our faith, tragedies are still a reality and very difficult to absorb at the time, and that is when we lean on each other. To know there are those who are there, for you, who will pray for you and be ready to do for you whatever needs to be done, words don’t need to be said. Its just a matter of giving someone support, confidence and hope by just being there . There doesn’t need to be a tragedy to be a “silent encourager,” sometimes it’s a warm hug that silently says “I love you,” or just listening. It’s difficult to not speak up when we feel we want to voice are advice, concerns or opinions, but we also want that person to know they are being heard, how encouraging is that to know someone cares by just listening? Jesus certainly showed us a powerful form of encouragement and faith as He remained silent when facing His intense trials and accusations. May we all find that within ourselves so we may encourage others.

Ecclesiastes 3:7
A time to tear and time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, help us always to be an encouragement to others in time of need whether it is words or just to be present. We want them to know we are there for them and willing to do whatever is needed. Help us to be still and listen for your voice to guide us to where You want and need us to be. In your precious name we pray. Amen