I have often said that encouragement is one of the most important gifts a Christian can have. There have been many times when I've felt down, confused, upset or even questioned my calling when a fellow believer came at the right time to lift me up. Proverbs 16:24 says that pleasant words are health to the bones, and that is so true.
I found it interesting to learn that C.S. Lewis, who wrote The Chronicles of Narnia and J.R.R. Tolkien, the writer of The Lord of the Rings were professors together at Oxford University. The two men would often meet and discuss their writing projects. Tolkien was the one who inspired Lewis, an athiest, to study Christianity which led to his conversion. Lewis at the same time encouraged Tolkien to not give up his writing and have his works published. Imagine if these two literary giants had not encouraged each other!
Everyone needs to be encouraged. Look around. You'll find someone who needs those pleasant words. What you say to them may encourage a person to do something great. And you will be blessed.
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