We all need encouragement. We all need to know that we are needed and appreciated. Encouragement and appreciation kind of go hand in hand. None of us can fully work out recovery without some encouragement. It’s one thing we can’t do for ourselves.
If you are in need of encouragement I recommend trying to encourage others.
Would you like a hand written note? Then write someone else a card. Would you like a word of thanks? Give one to someone else. Would you like a hug? Give one…okay, this one doesn’t work as well because then you get one, but you get what I’m saying.
There are tons of ways to encourage each other. We all give and receive encouragement in different ways. I like to spend quality time with those that I care about. You may prefer a verbal word of encouragement, a hug, or even a small gift to let you know someone appreciates you.
I’d like to take this moment to appreciate someone right now. Well, two someones. Micah Hobbs and Ann Alexander (our ministry leader and his assistant). Every week they spend huge amounts of time getting things ready for Celebrate Recovery. They go above and beyond, often even working in their free time. They do a great job! Take some time this week to let them know you appreciate them too! Nine times out of ten Ann seems to accomplish a seemingly impossible job and things not even in her job description with one phone call!
Grateful Believer,
Andrew
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