“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” — Ephesians 4:29, NIV
Spreading words of encouragement does not have to be a difficult task. In fact, there are opportunities to share encouraging words every time we interact with people. Some words of encouragement might just be a comment regarding their work or day, but other times it may be more or even involve sharing the gospel.
Some simple examples of words of encouragement include:
- “You’re doing a great job with this!”
- “I know things have been rough lately, but you’ve grown so much.”
- “Thank you for all your efforts! They are greatly appreciated.”
- “You are loved and valued.”
- “Keep it up, you got this!”
Pulling in encouraging scriptures when someone needs a little uplifting is also a good way to bring some joy to someone’s day. Sometimes sharing your story or experiences is a tool to uplift others. For example, if someone is struggling with a close friend moving far away and you have also experienced this, you can use your story to connect and bring hope to the situation by showing it can get better.