“How do we put love into action? Serve one another…We are to encourage and build up our brothers and sisters in Christ. Pray for one another. What a privilege to come before the Lord on another’s behalf.” Billy GrahamSeveral of the attendees at the conference could have taught the workshops or even been the keynote speaker. So why were they there? Their personal accomplishments were many and impressive. Just seeing them take part was an encouragement to me. The ‘hallway conversations’ I had with some were equally as informative and uplifting as the workshops themselves. Then it dawned on me. They were there to encourage others and to be encouraged themselves. I have learned that many writers suffer, to one degree or another, from the complete solitude required to do our work. We often comment on the value of getting face-to-face with other writers in critique groups or reading groups. Clearly, no matter how accomplished a writer might be, there is still a need for networking—meeting new people to encourage, and rubbing shoulder with old friends that in turn encourage us. Have you been encouraged lately? Did you appreciate the time it took for that person to go out of their way to encourage you or pray with you? Who will you make a point to encourage, or pray with, today? Lord, thank You for sending me your ‘angels’ that deliver tidbits of encouragement which keep me going; may I in turn be an encouragement to others. Amen
“Since God loved us, we also ought to love one another…if we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made complete in us.” I John 4:11-12 What are your thoughts? Libby Note: William Franklin “Billy” Graham, Jr. (1918- ), an American evangelical Christian evangelist best known for leading over 400 crusades. He has preached the gospel to more people in person than anyone in the history of Christianity. The Billy Graham Evangelical Association (BGEA) has also shared Christ through radio and television programs, magazines, newspaper columns, online discipleship program, and over 130 movies. Billy Graham retired in 2005 at the age of 87.
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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