Proverbs 12:25 ” An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.”

Caregiving for a loved one at home fulltime requires becoming part cheerleader & part encourager. This is especially true when physical improvement is slow or absent…when medical reports are discouraging or devastating…or when anxiety and depression seem to permeate the household. But this Ministry of Encouragement is much more than just superficial words – it’s speaking God’s promises into the atmosphere…verbalizing & looking for the good in any situation…and articulating by reflection of just how far God has brought you. These kind words are an important aspect of caring for one another…for as the old saying goes, many times we can’t see the forest for the trees. That’s because the heaviness of the present condition distorts our state of mind and takes our eyes off the Great Physician, Jesus Christ . But our kind words fittingly spoken can bring hope, comfort, and renewed courage.

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Author: kezha1

A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ.

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