As I was trudging up the hill to my house last night after an unprecedented fifth lap around my neighborhood, I felt like there should be a finish line with lots of people cheering for me. Each lap is only half of a mile, but it's the hills...the hills! It felt like a big deal to me, but the rest of the world...missed it, just went on with their stuff. And that's how it should be. If there really had been a finish line and a crowd waiting, I might never have started. I don't need that much pressure!Real life is just like that to me. When I feel like celebrating a success, the rest of the world might celebrate with me, but when I'm struggling, it often seems like I struggle alone. And yesterday I was disappointed. Disappointed in people. It's really easy to get that way, but it's a mistake to stay that way. And that's when you need some encouraging words, whether it's that you did a good job or are making progress or don't have to feel bad because you can't do it all or maybe it's just a reminder that you aren't alone.
If you are an encourager by nature, you don't get enough credit. Thank you. You are a joy to be around. I'm lucky enough to know several. I'm not an encourager, not because I don't care or don't want to be, but usually because I'm just oblivious, wrapped up in my own stuff. I need to be more aware because I understand what a difference the right words can make.
1Thessalonians 5:11
11Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
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