Encouragement as a Second Language (LH)

James 3:2-12
1 Thessalonians 5:11
1 Thessalonians 5:14
Proverbs 12:25
Hebrews 12:15
Proverbs 11:14
Proverbs 13:20
Hebrews 3:13
Proverbs 25:11

Encouragement as a Second Language for Christians
Our tongues can be blessings or cursings: Christians should bless.
Encouragement: Grace-infused words
The human soul is prone toward chaos

1. We can easily, on our own, have weak faith.
2. We can easily lack joy and peace.
3. We can quickly grow bitter
4. We can easily lack wisdom, and someone else's words can change our perspectives in an instant.
5. Most people do not suffer from an abundance of encouragement, but rather voices that are neutral or discouraging.

So how can we encourage people?
1. Ministry of presence
2. Words of encouragement
Mac Lake anatomy of encouragment
Sincere, Specific
Community of Encouragers

 

Monday: Deuteronomy 21:10-23, Romans 15
Tuesday: Deuteronomy 22, Romans 16, 1 Corinthians 1
Wednesday: Deuteronomy 23, 1 Corinthians 2
Thursday: Deuteronomy 24, 1 Corinthians 3
Friday: Deuteronomy 25, 1 Corinthians 4-5
Saturday: Psalm 96-99
Sunday: Isaiah 51-66

3DQ - 3 discipleship questions to ask each other: What is God saying to you? What are you going to do about it? How can I help?