Encouragement

I start every morning and evening with coffee and God through daily devotions from Our Daily Bread Ministries, https://odb.org. “Atmosphere of Encouragement” is the title of today’s devotion. The scripture is from Romans 15:1–7 with the key verse, "Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.” Romans 15:2. Dave Branon wrote this devotion. My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, before I write, I pray first to God to guide my words, so that it may serve as spiritual food and guidance. I want God to be the sole source of my writing, so all the credit goes to Him, not to me. I am only his humble servant. I thank God that He led me to use Our Daily Bread Ministries as a base for comments. This article brings back memories of a time I was not too welcoming or encouraging towards a new Christian. Our neighbor just accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior. He was excited to tell me all about it. However, I was selfish and wanted to focus on the thunderstorm outside. I don't think he noticed, but The Holy Spirit did, and I was convicted about my attitude. The Apostle Paul is right we should encourage one another and build each other up. We need to create an atmosphere of encouragement for our brothers and sisters in Jesus as they also seek to grow in their faith.

Lord, help me today to encourage others along the way. Guide me to say what will not discourage but will spur them toward a deeper walk with You in Your love.

May God bless you and help you to encourage others and spur them to a deeper walk with God in His love.