Sometimes, after I have had a conversation with someone, I wish that I had said something different than what I did say. Often, I regret saying something or speaking in the wrong tone or with the wrong attitude. Other times, I am disappointed that I didn’t say something to the other person that might have encouraged them. I wonder how people feel after they have spoken with me. I want them to be encouraged and blessed by our interaction.
Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “Think of ways to encourage one another to outbursts of love and good deeds. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near.” Our speech and conversations should inspire others to “outbursts” of love and good deeds. Spend your time with other people encouraging them, not tearing them down. Break the cycle of criticism in our culture and let’s see what a world of difference that will make in our society. We have God and His Word as examples of encouragement and its impact upon our lives.
Reluctant Retiree 