A Good Word Is Refreshing

People enjoy giving good advice.
    Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.

Proverbs 15:23 

 

Remember the Peanuts specials where Lucy had her Psychiatrist Booth set up to give advice for a nickel?  She loved giving advice!

 

Let's look at a premise: God brings us through many difficult situations in our lives.  Therefore, we should be willing to help others who are enduring a challenge similar to the ones we have faced to encourage them and walk with them through their struggles.

 

Did you know that when a person is struggling, a kind encouraging word can make all the difference?  Most of the time the best counsel we can offer is to remind someone that they are not alone in their struggles.  Sometimes the best encouragement for someone is you just being there for them.  Advice doesn't have to always contain words, sometimes a simple smile is enough.  Think about that.