You too Become an Encourager!

Very thought provoking and life changing Bible study passage on encouragement was sent to me by one of my dear brother on 1 Thessalonians 5:11-24. I was compelled to go thru the checklist provided in that page of my Bible with suggestions for practical application of the same. It is reproduced hereunder for your study.

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http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20thessalonians%205:11-24;&version=51;

Checklist for Encouragers

Ref	Example	Suggested Application
5:11	Build each other up	Point out to someone a quality you appreciate in him or her.
5:12	Respect leaders	Look for ways to cooperate.
5:13	Hold leaders in highest regard	Hold back you next critical comments about those in positions of responsibility. Say “thank you” to your leaders for their efforts.
5:13	Live in peace	Search for ways to get along with others.
5:14	Warn the lazy	Challenge someone to join you in a project.
5:14	Encourage the timid	Encourage those who are timid by reminding them of God’s promises.
5:14	Help the weak	Support those who are weak by loving them and praying for them.
5:14	Be patient	Think of a situation that tries your patience, and plan ahead of time how you can stay calm.
5:15	Resist revenge	Instead of planning to get even with those who mistreat you, do good to them.
5:16	Be joyful	Remember that even in the midst of turmoil, God is in control.
5:17	Pray continually	Our God answers your prayer – talk to him and wait for an answer.
5:18	Give thanks	Make a list of all the gifts God has given you, giving thanks to God for each one.
5:19	Don not stifle the Holy Spirit	Cooperate with the Spirit the next time He prompts you to participate in a Christian meeting.
5:20	Do not scoff at prophecies	Receive God’s words from those who speak for Him.
5:22	Avoid every kind of evil	Avoid situation where you will be drawn into temptation.
5:23-24	Count on God’s constant help	Realise that the Christian life is to be lived not in your own strength but through God’s power.

In response to the challenge to be an encourager all the time I resolved to apply on myself and then personally write to all my friends – who are a source of encouragement. 

The consequence is:

 

1. First let me apologize and say sorry to you have I wronged or hurt you in anyway; forgive me if I had been arrogant. On my part I’ve forgiven all and don’t hold any grudge against anyone.

2. Whenever I encounter a crisis or problem in business or ministry I pray to solve / overcome it. Knowing you too would be facing a similar problem I’ve praying the LORD give you strength, wisdom & understanding to overcome it. And I continue to pray and bless you and all of yours.

3. I also acknowledge and appreciate all that you did to me ever since we came to know each other. On several occasions your support & cooperation helped me in many ways and Im greatly thankful to you for that you did.

I pray that you prosper in every way as your soul prospers. Continue to be an encourager to be a source of blessing to all.