There is a way to stir the church so that discouragement and darkness loom. And, there is a way to stir so that it is encouraged and light exudes from day to day and week to week. Both are tied directly to mouths which house tongues. Some bless while others curse. We want in on stirring the church with blessings.
How do we do it? How do we stir the church to positive, faithful productivity? We speak life; grace seasoning voices which energize for every moment.
We are learning to speak up about the rich and great things God is doing among us. It is important to point out, whether in general conversations or public addresses, the delightful and good which our people accomplish. When we let our elders, our members, our visitors, and our staff know how good they are, how important they are, and how needed they are..........life happens!
We see this practiced by Jesus. He was always encountering those on the other side of the tracks with words of hope. He could be interrupted at a dinner party by a bawling stranger who was wiping his feet with her hair...and he would never flinch. Moreover, he would point out her value to ultimately every generation.
Jesus always pointed out the value of those deemed by some as lesser. That's what we do. We stir the church into coveted strength by shining the light on the valued. We do more than appreciate their presence...we tell others of their worth. The church just cannot afford to sit in silent appreciation. We must raise our voices as to the brilliant glory of God in our people; His people.
May we be ambitious with graceful hope as we find the good in one another...and then say so....Eph. 4:29. If you want to stir the church into a productive frenzy...begin to speak of what's right about her people. Afterwards...sit back and enjoy the scene.
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