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Encouragement is critical

Phil 2:25-30
Encouragement is critical. It is NOT optional. Research shows that more criticism is given out than encouragement.

Heb 10:19-25
As a church, we come together not only to hear and be filled up, but to encourage one another in the pews, in the lobby.

Prov 11:25
Sounds like sowing and reaping. When you refresh others you yourself will be refreshed. When we encourage one another we build up and we put courage into another.

Acts 4:35-36
An encourager is likely also generous.

You can help someone experience Victory in their life by encouraging them.

Encourage people in who they are. Their identity, as a child of God. That's the base. Also encourage them in their purpose, their faith.

Tip: Try to catch people doing something right or well. Then encourage away!

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