Words of encouragement

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Mark Poole
on April 20, 2005 at 10:16 PM TrackBacks (0) Comments (1)

I just received an e-mail from a friend who read my blog. After the initial excitement settled down (after all, somebody actually read it!!) I realized something...

The things we do, the words we speak or write, can have a powerful influence on others. We know that harsh words can hurt, but do we realize how much more true is the opposite? The simple act of reading an encouraging e-mail from a friend can lift me up, even when I'm feeling tired and weary after a long day. How many times do we lift others up, without even knowing it? A smile, a word of encouragement, a gentle touch, a kiss, a brief conversation with a stranger. We have the power within us to bring light and joy to others. The angels (if there be angels) do not have this power.

'A man finds joy in giving an apt reply...
And how good is a timely word!'
- Proverbs 15:23

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Anonymous on April 25, 2005 10:34 PM
Keep that blog going!

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