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Good morning COL Mikel J. Burroughs This is exactly what I am involved in right now. Working to uplift people's spirits while they are in quarantine/lockdown. We are doing check ins and making sure people are managing their stress, offering help and assistance. I find that helping others helps me and keeps me motivated and positive. I may not be on the front lines but I am supporting some of those folks and a lot of those who might otherwise impact them.
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Good morning COL. "Lifting day" .....
I feel uplifted this morning already with the beautiful day outside.....
I like this one:
“Think higher, feel deeper.” — Elie Wiesel
You will leave a lasting impression if you do the right things:
“Your acts of kindness are iridescent wings of divine love, which linger and continue to uplift others long after your sharing.” — Rumi
My list is made for the next 3 days of good weather COL Mikel J. Burroughs, time to get out the door and get crackin'
Please, a fine Good Morning to Mom and Bella....
Rock The Day Brother....

Good afternoon COL Mikel Burroughs and all the rest of my RP Family. I have been in the dumps on many occasions and a word of encouragement has helped to brighten my day and to give me a ray of hope. It feels good to know that someone cares enough to take the time to listen and give a word of encouragement. I try to remember how that has helped me and then when I am given the opportunity, I try to pay it forward. To see a frown turn into a smile is a very heartwarming feeling. When we think that no one cares, we need only remember that God always cares for us. Pick up your Bible and start reading and you will be amazed at all of the encouragement you will find therein.
Knowing that a word of encouragement can be uplifting to you should then remind you that others may need an uplifting message of hope from you. We have an unacceptable number of veteran suicides daily that may be reduced through an uplifting word from someone. With that in mind, remember when you see someone with a sad face or you know someone who is going through life struggles, a simple uplifting word from you may be all that is needed at that moment for that someone to feel loved and encouraged. Be that uplifting messenger as often as possible, because someday you may need an uplifting message as well. I pray that as you read the article I have submit below, you may have a blessed day today and always.

Taken from https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-encouragement.html

Why is encouragement so important according to the Bible?

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Question: "Why is encouragement so important according to the Bible?"

Answer: “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness,” Hebrews 3:13 tells us. First Thessalonians 5:11 says, “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” Throughout the Bible we see instructions to encourage one another and verses that are meant to encourage us. Why is encouragement emphasized in the Bible? Primarily because encouragement is necessary to our walk of faith.

Jesus told His followers, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33b). Jesus did not shy from telling His followers about the troubles they would face. In fact, He told them the world would hate them (John 15:18-21; see also Matthew 10:22-23 and 2 Corinthians 2:15-16). But Jesus’ grim forecast was tempered with cheer; He followed His prediction of trouble with a sparkling word of encouragement: He has overcome the world. Jesus is greater than any trouble we face.

Without encouragement, hardship becomes meaningless, and our will to go on wanes. The prophet Elijah struggled with discouragement (1 Kings 19:3-10), and so do we. It is important to remember that “our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against . . . the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12). This truth makes encouragement all the more important. It is not just that we face the world’s displeasure; we are caught in the crosshairs of a spiritual battle. When we are encouraged in Christ, we have strength to put on our spiritual armor and remain steadfast (see Ephesians 6:10-18).

Even in places where Christians do not experience overt persecution or hatred, we all know that life can be difficult. Discouragement is not an uncommon human experience. At times, recognizing that there is meaning in the seemingly inconsequential things we do seems next to impossible. We may want to give up. Yet He who calls us is faithful, and He gives us the power to be faithful, too (1 Corinthians 1:9).

A man in the early church named Joseph was given the nickname “Barnabas,” which means “Son of Encouragement” (Acts 4:36). What a blessing Barnabas was to the believers of his day! Through the encouragement of Barnabas, the apostle Paul was first accepted by the church in Jerusalem (Acts 9:27). Through the encouragement of Barnabas, Mark was given a second chance after an abject failure (Acts 13:13; 15:39).

Encouragement makes it easier to live in a fallen world in a holy way. Encouragement makes it easier to love as Jesus loved (see John 13:34-35). Encouragement gives hope (Romans 15:4). Encouragement helps us through times of discipline and testing (Hebrews 12:5). Encouragement nurtures patience and kindness (see 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 and Galatians 5:22-26). Encouragement makes it easier to sacrifice our own desires for the advancement of God’s kingdom. In short, encouragement makes it easier to live the Christian life.

Without encouragement, life would soon feel pointless and burdensome. Without encouragement, we can be overwhelmed by the very real pains of our lives. Without encouragement, we feel unloved. Without encouragement, we begin to think that God is a liar or is unconcerned with our welfare. So, the Bible tells us to encourage one another, to remind each other of the truth that God loves us, that God equips us, that we are treasured, that our struggles are worth it.

Encouragement from the Bible gives us the will to carry on. It is a glimpse of the bigger picture. It can prevent burn-out. It can save us from believing lies (“sin’s deceitfulness”). Encouragement helps us experience abundant life (see John 10:10).

Proverbs 16:24 says, “Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” God’s Word is full of encouragement. Pleasant words, indeed.