Mutual Encouragement

All Christians, every one, encounter difficulties. They may be due to unexpected circumstanced, or simply poor decisions. Whatever the reason, we need to speak words of encouragement to our brothers and sisters. Sometimes listening to the comments from others helps them better arrive at a resolution; sometimes they need a noncritical suggestion. Whatever the need, a kind word of understanding and comfort can ease the stress and disappointment. "If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion," Phil. 2:10 (NIV)