Proverbs 12: 25-26
How many times have you heard this verse, and how many times have you been a recipient of an encouraging word? There’s nothing like being heavy with worry and discouragement walking through the grocery store when you hear your cell phone chime. You look down to see a text, but not just any text, one that was meant for you at exactly that moment, a word of encouragement!
It’s true what King Solomon says in verse 25 and 26, I mean what a relief, especially when you start sobbing right there in the produce section. Now I’m not saying that this will always be the case, you know, tears strewn over the strawberries. However, the fact is, it was helpful and it came from a friend who loves God, speaks his truth, and gives wise counsel.
So now I encourage you to be a light in a dark world, speaking life and thoughtful things, you don’t know how and when God can use you. Maybe it’s the person you work with or the friend that lives down the street. It’s the little things and the good advice when all seems lost that can cheer someone up. Today pray and ask God how he can use you, and then don’t forget to thank him when he does.