Encouragement

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Life App #5 [Encouragement]

April 19, 2011 in Chad,Messages with 0 Comments

Final Life App... Encouragement

[Sunday Message Review tuesday]

Jeff Henderson –  Life App #5 [Encouragement]

Jeff did some research pointing out that during conversation the ratio between encouragement and criticism is:

1 encouragement to every 6 criticisms

World Full of Toxic Talk

You and I both know this is true… the worst part is that its even true of Christians. When you look at this shocking fact you realize why the workplace is the way it is, why marriages are failing, and children turn out the way they do. This is toxic and must change.

Proverbs 11:25 – … whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

God is always sending people into our lives or circle of influence. We have the choice to speak life into them everyday. According to the proverbs this in return will leave you refreshed.  Truett Cathy said it best…

If a person is breathing then they need to be encouraged.

Encouragement vs Criticism

Our Role:

You must continue to ask the question…What is my ratio between encouragement and criticisms? Jeff quoted this Sunday,

Don’t wait to breathe life into someone at his or her funeral, breathe life into someone while it’s still called today.

What if God has called you to be a voice to the people in your life? We must change the scale and start to encourage more.

Bottom Line:

When you replenish others you will be replenished.

-Chad

Today's a New Day

New Kirk Franklin -Smile

I dedicate this song to recession,
depression and unemployment.
This song’s for you.

Today’s a new day, and there is no sunshine.
Nothing but clouds, and it’s dark in my heart
and it feels like a cold night.
Today’s a new day, where are my blue skies,
where is the love and the joy that you promised me
you tell me it’s alright.

(I’ll be honest with you)
I almost gave up, but a power that I can’t explain,
fell from heaven like a shower.

[ Lyrics from http://www.songonlyrics.com/kirk-franklin-i-smile-lyrics ]

(When I think how much better I’m gonna be when this is over)
I smile, even though I’m hurt see I smile,
I know God is working so I smile,
Even though I’ve been here for a while
I smile, smile..
it’s so hard to look up when you look down.
??, hate to see it when you give up now
You look so much better when you smile, so smile.

Today’s a new day, but there is no sunshine.
Nothing but clouds, and it’s dark in my heart,
and it feels like a cold night.
Today’s a new day, tell me where are my blue skies,
where is the love and the joy that you promised me
you tell me it’s alright.

(the truth is)
I almost gave up, but a power that I can’t explain
fell from heaven like a shower.

I smile, even though I’m hurt see I smile,
I know God is working so I smile,
Even though I’ve been here for a while
I smile, smile..
it’s so hard to look up when you look down.
??, hate to see it when you give up now
You look so much better when you smile.

Smile.. for me
Can you just smile… for me.
Smile.. for me
Can you just smile… for me.

ohohoh you look so much better when you
ohohoh you look so much better when you
ohohoh you look so much better when you
ohohoh you look so much better when you
ohohoh you look so much better when you
(and while your waiting)
ohohoh you look so much better when you
(and while your praying)
ohohoh you look so much better when you
(look in the mirror)
ohohoh you look so much better when you
(always remember)
You look so much better when you smile

I almost gave up, but a power that I can’t explain
fell from heaven like a shower.

I smile, even though I’m hurt see I smile,
I know God is working so I smile,
Even though I’ve been here for a while
I smile, smile..
it’s so hard to look up when you look down.
??, hate to see it when you give up now.
You look so much better when you smile.
so smile.

ohohoh you look so much better when you
ohohoh you look so much better when you
ohohoh you look so much better when you
ohohoh you look so much better when you
ohohoh you look so much better when you
ohohoh you look so much better when you
ohohoh you look so much better when you
ohohoh you look so much better when you
smile…

I just want you to be happy..
I want you to have joy ’cause can’t nobody
take that away from you.I see you.. SMILE!!

Just A Reminder...

²⁸ “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ²⁹ Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ³⁰ For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11: 28-30, NIV 2011 Edition).

God loves you and He cares about you... Be encouraged no matter what you are going through...

Bonus Coverage: Tye Tribbett & G.A. - Answer


Verse 1: This song is for those who feel alone
And for those who can't seem to find no love
Only those that stay awake at night and just cry
Some of you just want to run away and just hide
There is an answer for you
This song is for you

Verse 2:
Maybe you've been very badly hurt
Some of you have been bruised right in the church -- ohh oh oh oh
Remember not to put your trust in man--Oh oh oh oh
Only God alone will understand what your going through going through


God cares
He cares
God Cares
He cares
God Cares

God loves you and your never alone with his love(Yes)
He loves you and you don't have to cry with his love
God loves you and you don't have to hurt with his love (Yes)
He loves you and you don't have to hide with his love

God loves you
You have a reason to live now
He loves you
Now you can throw all those pills out

There is an answer for you
REPEAT 5x

Jesus cares for you la la la la la la....