There are no hopeless situations, only people who have grown hopeless about them. People inspire others when they see invisible bridges at the end of dead-end streets. A lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could.
Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24). Encourage one another daily as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness (Hebrews 3:13). Encourage one another and build each other up (1 Thessalonians 5:11); encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone (1 Thessalonians 5:14). Let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching (Hebrews 10:25).
A sincere compliment is one of the most effective teaching and motivational methods in existence. Reach down and lift others up; it’s the best exercise you can get.
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make [His] joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose (Philippians 2:1-2).
May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17).
