1 Thessalonians 5:11
Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
What of Today’s Verse…
While Paul’s exhortation here is excellent, it is the style of the exhortation we should especially notice. We live in an age where we are constantly pressured to emphasize the novel, new, or improved versions of things. But in our lives as Christians, we need to remind each other of what we are doing right and just simply say, “Hey, you’re doing well, just keep doing what you’re doing!”
Let us Pray:
Faithful Father, thank you for noticing and keeping record of the things I’ve done that are good and pleasing to you. Please help me to keep doing those things that please you, only do them better, that you may be pleased and glorified. In Jesus name. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
Be good to yourself…
Do something nice for yourself today. Take time to give yourself a special treat.
In order to contribute to life and provide value to others, you must first connect to the value that is within you. To connect with and appreciate that unique inner value, be good to yourself.
Think of the things that feel good, and right, and fulfilling to you. Look past all the superficial things undertaken or acquired only to impress others, and focus on what are sincerely you.
Give yourself the gift of being totally and joyfully you. Let go of your concerns, your worries, your pretences and anxieties, and truly enjoy the moment you’re in.
By being good to yourself, you’ll be much better equipped to deal with whatever difficult situations the world sends your way. By being good to yourself, you vastly increase the value you can provide to others.
On a regular basis, take the opportunity to be good to yourself. And it will spur you on to become the best that you can be.
