Courage

 “But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” – Heb. 3:13 (ESV). Courage is serious business; it is the ability to act in the face of something that is frightening or painful or threatening. Encouragement or exhortation means that you share your courage with someone who needs it. It means you’re going to join hands and walk with them while they’re facing something difficult. Maybe that person is grieving or facing a serious challenge or going through a hard season where there are no easy answers. Encouragement is not necessarily about knowing just the right words. Sometimes words are not necessary. Sometimes words are inadequate. Many times just your presence says, “I know this is a hard place, but I’m going to stand here with you. You’re not going to go through this alone.” Commit yourself to being an encourager. Allow yourself to stand alongside someone and share your strength even when you don’t have all the answers.