It was a long day, but a productive one.
Throughout the day, I experienced opportunities to encourage others OR was encouraged by the people who crossed my path. There are a number of ways that we can encourage each other and encouraging one another is exactly what we are called to do!

1 Thessalonians 5:11 English Standard Version (ESV)
11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Today's poem of gratitude is on giving thanks for the gift of encouragement...giving AND receiving!

November 19...


Lord, thank you for every person that you send to cheer me on
as soon as they begin to speak, all  doubt and fear is gone.

They may  show up at any moment,
with an encouraging word or two
and it's apparent when they share their thoughts, the words came straight from you.

I'm also grateful that you placed in me the heart and mind to give
and the gift to encourage others, helps us spread our wings and live!

Encouragement may be delivered, in many different ways...
with a smile or a supporting hug, with a prayer or what we say.

God wants us to encourage...His Word is clear and tells us so
the opportunity to encourage can be found every where we go.
#55AndAliveAGratefulPlaceToBe ❤
#30DaysofGratitudeThroughPoetry