Loving Through Encouragement
“To encourage someone is to build up his or her confidence—not through flattery but through genuine support. All people need to be affirmed and encouraged. ..This is the way God wired His children. The need for encouragement and affirmation lies deep within the soul of all people—no matter what age they are.
When was the last time you intentionally offered affirmation to someone who needed a pick-me-up? One of the surest ways to love a person is to say, through words and actions, ‘I believe in you.’ We can bring healing, strength, and support to others by cheering them on, reminding them of the reasons we admire them, and calling forth the champion that lives in every human heart… (Love)