i need some encouragement a friend to get going. how do you encourage a friend?

Philippines
June 10, 2011 12:46am CST
My day is gloomy today and I’m feeling depressed actually. I don’t feel like eating, doing chores and anything about working and moving. I need some fortitude. I disregard that thought away. Maybe I was just idle that is why I’m sentiment that way. I turned the other side of the coin and I realized on second thought to be an encourager to someone. In order for me to stay away from being despair. I’ll be an instrument to lift up someone instead. In this challenging world, I believe I am not alone feeling this way, there might be someone needing inspiration out there that need to be reached out and encourage that life must go on. I read a passage from a scripture that made me think about doing the right thing. It is the right thing for me to be strong and not to be weary. I will do the things whatsoever is true, noble, right, pure and admirable. In Philippians 4:88 it says “Finally, brothers, whatsoever is true, whatsoever is noble, whatsoever is right, whatsoever is pure, whatsoever is lovely, whatsoever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” By this passage I am encouraged already to stand up and lift up my spirit. I won’t be able to go out to reach them personally but through my prayers, I will mention them one by one; That God may supply all their needs according to His riches and mercy. There might be some of my friends who are sick and lonely; losing and seeking jobs; some are facing financial and emotional problems. I am hoping that through my prayers, God touches their heart and make a way to answer their plea. It would be a good thing to pray for someone today.
3 responses
@sanijas83 (270)
• Latvia
28 Jun 11
Thank you for encouraging words. I would like to encourage other people, but I have felt myself rather depressed. Yes, I have to have hope in my soul in order to be able to help other people. Sometimes there is disbelief in life inside me. I try to hide those feelings and try not to let others notice. It is nice, smiling all the time whatever happens will not solve all the problems, but I believe there are people who can help others to be aware that there is the light in the darkness. Maybe everyone has some kind thoughts, helpful words to share with other people who are dear.
• Philippines
16 Jun 11
While its good to be concern with others, but i think its not good to think too much. To be an encourager to other people, you need to lift yourself up first. God bless you.
@savypat (20216)
• United States
11 Jun 11
Anytime you are becoming to self absorbed one of the best ways to get yourself back on tract is to help someone else, then you will forget all about your woes.