I remind you of a fundamental tenet of following the Spirit while we are on earth. We are to cheer others on, build others up, and most definitely love others. Today, when you are at your favorite congregation, the strong tendency will be to encourage those whom you know and those who cheer you on.
I, therefore, encourage you. Have eyes to see others; those to whom you don't ordinarily speak and the precious visitors. I know of little more offensive to our guests than to have any of us look them straight in the eye and then glance away simply because we are timid.
Visitors are likely among us because they, too, need encouragement. We must see them, look at them, and then do this outlandishly power thing....talk to them.
We are the church in order to give hope to others. In the process we receive the same.
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