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1 Thessalonians 5:11
Keep Building Each Other Up!
Welcome, Faith Force Encouragement Builders! Today, we’re learning to encourage one another and build each other up, as shared in 1 Thessalonians 5:11.
Verse Of The Day:
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Have you ever felt amazing when someone encouraged you with kind words? Paul teaches us to keep doing this for each other all the time!
Paul says “encourage one another and build each other up.” These are two important jobs! “Encourage” means to give someone courage, hope, and confidence when they’re discouraged or struggling. It’s saying things like “You can do it!”, “Don’t give up!”, “I believe in you!”, or “Great job!” “Build each other up” means helping someone become stronger, better, and more confident – not tearing them down with mean words or criticism!
Notice Paul adds “just as in fact you are doing.” He’s saying “You’re ALREADY doing this – keep it up! Don’t stop!” This is so important! We should KEEP encouraging and building up, not just do it once and quit. Make it a habit! Do it all the time!
Think about it – when people tear you down with mean words, you feel crushed and small. But when people build you up with encouraging words, you feel strong and capable! We should be builders, not destroyers! Every day, look for chances to encourage someone and build them up with your words and actions!
My Encouragement Builder Tool Belt:
Create a paper “tool belt” and fill it with encouragement tools! Cut out tool shapes and write different encouragement phrases on each one: “You can do it!”, “Great job!”, “I’m proud of you!”, “Keep going!”, “You’re improving!”, “Don’t give up!” This week, use at least ONE tool from your belt each day to encourage and build up someone who needs it. Track how many people you build up!
Time For A Prayer:
Dear God, help us encourage one another and build each other up every single day! When we're tempted to tear people down with mean words, remind us to be builders instead. Give us eyes to see who needs encouragement and courage to give it. Make us people who lift others up! Amen.
Keep encouraging and building up others, Faith Force Encouragement Builders! Until our next Divine Dispatch, remember to encourage one another and build each other up, just as you are already doing!
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