“The second is like to it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for others]” Matthew 22:39, Amplified.

“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad” Proverbs‬ ‭12:25‬, Amplified.

In these times, people can be going through a lot and you not know it. So when you take a moment to lift them up, acknowledge the good you see in them or something they have done, it can be very impactful.

People light up when, at the right moment, you give a good word in season to them.

Pursue not to withhold your smiles, your compliments or encouragement. If someone did a good job, tell them they did. If a waiter at a restaurant or representative serves you well, compliment them, even to their manager. If someone is inspiring, tell them they are inspiring you. You never know just how much they could have needed it. You never know just how much that good word will encourage them to go on. This is how we love our neighbor. This is how we imitate Jesus, ministering to people in the smallest ways.

Prayer: Father, thank You for being able to love people in the smallest ways like You do. Direct me Holy Spirit when show love by complimenting others or encourage somebody whenever I can, even with my wife and kids. Keep teaching me how to love others as myself. I would want someone to do the same for me, especially when I they didn’t know I needed it the most. In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Study: Proverbs 15:23, Romans 1:8, 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4