It’s often what we stop short of saying that speaks the loudest.
NOT saying something IS saying something.
Be purposeful.
Say those encouraging words.
Don’t assume they got the “gist of what you were saying.”
Be specific.
In order to speak encouragement to others we have to notice them.
Noticing requires listening.
Listening works best with looking.
Looking happens when stop.
Stop thinking about ourselves.
Stop moving.
Stop doing what is self-serving.
Self-serving does NOT encourage.
Purposeful kindness does.
Say those words.
They may be exactly what they needed to hear.
Hebrews 3:13
“But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today…”