Posts Tagged ‘ Encourage ’
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
Proverbs 12:25, ESV
Daily life can be hard, and a realization of our sin can weigh heavy on the heart and mind.
An encouraging word can change a bad day to a good day, and the Gospel can free us from shame and fear.
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace
1 Peter 4:10, ESV
The Holy Spirit gives us gifts to spread the Gospel and encourage and edify the Church to the glory of God.
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
1 Peter 5:10, ESV
There are many struggles and attacks we face in this life, but our ever-present Lord holds us and lifts us up, ultimately to eternal life.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:10, ESV
Jesus promised persecution and problems in this life following Him, so we should encourage each other and take hope that He is with us.
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Hebrews 10:24-25, ESV
We meet in person to encourage each other in the Word of God, with love, and to share the Gospel and do good works to bring glory to God.
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.
Proverbs 11:25, ESV
We help each other grow in Christ through mutual support of works and God’s Word.
Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in Asia.
Romans 16:5, ESV
Let us remember to encourage and love on those we cannot see often or at all, from new believers to those who have walked for decades.
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:7, ESV
We can be assured of our salvation as we encourage each other to walk in the light of the Word (both the Person of Jesus and Holy Scripture, by the Holy Spirit.)
that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.
Romans 1:12, ESV
We all have moments of doubt, weakness, and misunderstandings, so let us encourage each other in faith by the Word of God and through action by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:16, ESV
We read, memorize, and live out Scripture, because by it the Holy Spirit moves through us to lift each other up in Christ in wisdom and thankfulness and through conversations and singing God’s truth.
