25 A generous person will prosper;
whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
The power of the tongue is one of the most powerful human elements that could progress or destroy lives. As children of God our goal is to refresh and enrich others lives. Pray for others, speak words of blessings to others, empower & enrich people's lives, mentor each other. We were not created to 'throw stones' judge or bully others, gossip, backbite, malice, and all that nonsense. As the bible verse states when we are a blessing to others, our lives will be greatly enriched. Change your circle of friends if you have to, volunteer, create a faith building Bible study group and walk away from evil or anything that would hinder your Blessings.
Another problem now I think in the christian community is the 'Robot' mentality. Okay I have done my 'duty' of evangelizing so that's it. When I see them in church or wherever again I can see how they are progressing if not then, I have my own life. That 'me' mentality! Following up with others, reaching out, caring is so critical these days in our society. Don't just minister to others like a robot but do it wholeheartedly. If it is not in you, pray to God to give you the wisdom to do so. When you meet a broken person, pick up the phone and reach out to them, take them out to lunch, study the word with them, encourage them. The suicide rate is getting higher and I get angry when people say I wish they would have said something. I have been there! Every situation is different so I am in no way blaming others if they have had a close one commit suicide but having being suicidal myself it's only by the grace of God that I overcame it. Friends, family, some members of my church knew about my situation, they would tell me how worried they were about me when or if they saw me. My church members may or may not even ask how I was doing on Sundays or Bible study days. That really hurt me. I am not a weak person but gosh a phone call, a hug, something would have been such a relief for me. Had it not been for my faith and willingness to live and try God's faithfulness as mentioned in the Bible, trust me, it was the hardest thing I have ever battled with in my life, my story would have long ended.
The feeling of loneliness, abandonment, bullying is the worst especially when you are supposed to have a 'faith' building community.
Please, Please, Please, I am begging you from the bottom of my heart reach out to others and FOLLOW UP, regardless of race, social status, there fashion preference and all that nonsense. Saving a life or empowering a brother or sister is the greatest reward to mankind. Let's get out of the 'robot' or 'me, mentality and be siblings to each other.
I pray that God will give us all the wisdom to enrich others and that others will in turn be a Blessing to us. Remember, the people who look the happiest are usually the saddest.
God Bless you:-)
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