Talent: characteristic feature, aptitude or disposition of a person; the natural endowments of a person
Words matter. They can encourage or deter creative pursuits. I still remember two elementary school teachers that I had. The orchestra teacher told me that I had no musical ability and discouraged me from attempting to play the violin. (I heard don’t try to be involved in any musical activities.)
An art teacher said that I had artistic ability and recommended that I be included in a special art class. I was encouraged and blessed by this opportunity.
As parents, grandparents and teachers we desire to guide children, helping them to realize their potential. I know I tried to do that for my children. I see it as my role as grandmother, to speak encouraging words.
What about in the church? Do I recognize the talents of my fellow believers and encourage them?
God has given each of us a role. We can encourage each other along the way.
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10
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I wish more people understood the effect their words can have on children and people in general! Thank you Carol!
Encourage ye the brethren,
and the children too,
for good doth come around and then
they’ll do the same for you.
Encourage ye the prisoner
whose life is iron-barred
to accept the Great Redeemer
whose back was, for us, scarred.
Encourage ye the pastor
who sometimes feels ignored,
that his sermons are disaster,
and the congregants all bored;
he has so very much to do,
so let’s get coffee for each pew.
Well said. Great poem!
Thank you and totally get this. From a fellow encourager who also think words matter x
Carol, thank you for your writings. I look forward to reading them. Always a blessing. Makes me smile. You are an encouragement to me.
Thank-you,Kay!I am blessed by your comment.
Yes, our words can make such a difference! I wrote about the power of encouragement too!
I enjoyed your stories of encouragement. Great post!