I watched as a little
boy trotted to home plate to take his first bat ever in a T-Ball
game. He picked up the bat... almost as big as he was... and took a
mighty swing. In fact he swung so hard his momentum swung him all the
way around and he fell down.
Unfortunately, the ball was still on
the tee. His dad walked over to him and said, “You missed the
ball.” The young boys face became filled with disappointment.
However, the dad followed up with... “but that was an awesome
swing. I believe you will hit a home run with your next swing”! The
young boys face was filled with a big smile and he beamed confidence
after those words of ENCOURAGEMENT!
William Arthur Ward said, "Flatter
me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you.
Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not
forget you."
Don’t forget. Even in a world of
oppression, injustice, suffering, heartache, disappointment,
discouragement, etc. Real encouragement, real joy, real happiness,
real fulfillment, real peace is GOD IN YOU.
Just when I need Him, Jesus is near,
Just when I falter, just when I fear;
Ready to help me, ready to cheer,
Just when I need Him most.
Be an ENCOURAGER to someone today.
Have a "Blessed" day!!!
