Exhortation

I love the word, "exhortation". It is just a synonym for encouragement but I like the way it sounds. Now, it can also mean "to urge someone on," such as, "I exhort you to tell the truth". But, I like the encouragement part. I would dare say that what separates those that go beyond their wildest dreams and those that continue to seek is encouragement. Somewhere along the way, someone said something that inspired them to push through and to become what they are.

I have had a lot of "exhortaters" in my life, people who have encouraged me and lifted me up. There have been countless times that, at my lowest moment, someone has come along and said the exact thing I needed to hear to make the next step. I pray I can do that for others.

Today's word is a quote that I have come across that I seek to try to live: "Build someone up. Put their insecurities to rest. Remind them they're worthy. Tell them they're magical. Be light in a too often dim world."

We will never know how our words truly affect someone. I want my words to be a positive in peoples' lives. Don't you? It bothers me that I don't do it often enough. I have so much to be thankful for, so much to be happy about, so much to be joyful about, that I ought to just spew joy and thankfulness and encouragement to everyone I come across. It is  a shame that I don't.

How about you? Have you had a time in your life when someone really encouraged you? Have you had a time in your life when you persevered because someone saw more in you than you ever saw in yourself? Do you remember how that felt? Let's all spread some exhortation!

Be Blessed,
Mickey T