Hi guys,
Hope you’re doing well💖💖
This message was first sent to the girls in a group that shares encouragement and I believe it is right to share it here as well in adapted format.
I felt led to remind you of 1 Tim. 4:12 and I pray that as you are strengthened and encouraged in your fervour for the Lord you will be blessed to be a blessing.
Can I ask for something from each of you?
In the next week, while you are all home (I know key workers are not but they are welcome to join this too) and less busy, could you all send one word of encouragement to someone you know?
It could be a Scripture, a word that God has used to give you hope, describing a picture or vision, or lyrics of a song, anything that encourages.
I would really like it if everyone participated because I know that God wants to use us to bless each other.
1 Timothy 4:12 states:
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
Here is each facet of the encouragement we are receiving explained:
In speech-
Let us speak words of grace and blessing (Colossians 4:6),
In conduct-
Let us show patience and gentleness to our families and others we speak to in this time of where perseverance in love is being tried,
In love-
Let us think, speak, and act with love. When our hearts brim with love toward the Lord, as happens after immersing oneself in Scripture reading and study, psalm, song, and hymn singing, thanksgiving, and prayer, we will love one another too. Showing love and goodness towards our household members and people we are in touch with on social media can and will make a tremendous impact for good at this time.
In faith-
Because our God is a strong fortress and and the supreme Creator of Heaven and earth, we can trust Him to carry us through every storm Psalm 46,
In purity-
Each believer in Christ's body should be committed to purity as we are grafted into a holy people. Whatever area of our lives is concerned, we should be pure before the Lord. No dirt should be found on our garments of righteousness that the Lord has clothed us with.
Remember the Lord is gracious and full of mercy, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. (Psalm 145:8)
If you fall you can always get back up by repenting and clinging to God. (1 John 1:9)
Romans 12:9 tells us to cling to what is good.
This is an encouragement and Philippians 4:8 also shows that we should be fixing our eyes on what is good in this season and at all times!
Love you all, you are each such a blessing; if you are struggling with anything or just feel alone, know that God is with you and His boundless love envelops/ensconces you at this time of change.
He is your peace. Isaiah 32:18 is true for you and your family if you choose Jesus and abide in Him.
Olusakin ❤️❤️
