Let Me Encourage You...Today!

"But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called today, so that none

of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin."

- Hebrews 3:13 / NASV

Encouragement is more than a pat on the back, a quick, "You can do it" and shove you out the door.  Encouragement is knowing that someone believes in you and that they really do believe you can and will achieve your dreams.  Encouragement is not always even spoken, it is just known.  When we are encouraged we feel strong, confident and able to stand.

                So why is it so important that we encourage one another?  It is not just to help others succeed.  Encouragement gets us through the hard times and helps us to stand strong, even when we want to give up.  Discouragement and fatigue can lead to a hardness of our heart and that always leads to sin.  When we do not have the support to help us stand in the hard time we give up and then it is too late.  The fact is, encouragement is far more than pushing someone to go on, it is life support.

                Success-minded people must understand that they are to encourage every person they meet.  A positive attitude is the power to keep yourself and others afloat.  God did not call us to be self focused and to be sure we stand strong alone.  He has called us to help all other stay faithful and strong.  Be the light of encouragement to those around you and help others to see that they can make it.  God is greater than our sin, problems and the world we live in.  That my friend is true encouragement.

                Always remember that you matter to the world.  God placed you here to make a difference and that difference is good.  You possess the qualities of a real success-minded person, which are to: Be your best.  Love God.  Have good manners. Discover the unknown.  Change the world.

John Patrick Hickey is an author, speaker, and Life Coach. To read more from John Patrick Hickey or to get his books, training and book him to speak to your church, business or group, visit our website at http://www.growthcenter.net or www.johnpatrickhickey.com.   © 2014 John Patrick Hickey