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September 25, 2012
"An Ounce of Encouragement"
Scripture Reading:
Romans 1:8 (HCSB) First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you because the news of your faith is being reported in all the world.
Romans 1:8 (HCSB) First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you because the news of your faith is being reported in all the world.
Devotional Reading:
Words of encouragement are among the world’s best bargains. They cost so little and can accomplish so much. To hear one’s name along with an affirming, “Good job!” quite literally can change a life. Growing up, Many are the textbook definition of “average.” Average is the best of the worst, and the worst of the best, and that is most of us. But in the sixth grade, we had a new history teacher who did not know that I was only average. We were assigned to write a half-page paper on some patriotic subject, and I went home that night and really worked at that little paper. The next day in class, Sister Johnice said she had graded our papers, and that they were the worst she’d ever seen…except for one. “One paper, “ she said, “was just outstanding. Mr. Lahay, would you lift your hand?” And from the back row, timidly, I raised my hand, and turned a corner as a student. I began to use what giftedness I had. I developed a love for history. I became a class aide in High School in the history department, and helped grade papers for the teacher. All because someone rejoiced in me and said, “Good job.” Has anyone rejoiced over you? Paul rejoiced over his Christian brothers and sisters in Rome, calling many of them by name at the end of his letter. He said, “I rejoice in your obedience, and I have big plans, big dreams for you. I want you to be strong in the faith, and effective in your witness. And by the way—you’re doing a great job!” This is what mom and dads need to hear today; what our teens need to hear; what the church needs to hear! Be a "BARNABAS"
Keep the Son in your eyes,
Words of encouragement are among the world’s best bargains. They cost so little and can accomplish so much. To hear one’s name along with an affirming, “Good job!” quite literally can change a life. Growing up, Many are the textbook definition of “average.” Average is the best of the worst, and the worst of the best, and that is most of us. But in the sixth grade, we had a new history teacher who did not know that I was only average. We were assigned to write a half-page paper on some patriotic subject, and I went home that night and really worked at that little paper. The next day in class, Sister Johnice said she had graded our papers, and that they were the worst she’d ever seen…except for one. “One paper, “ she said, “was just outstanding. Mr. Lahay, would you lift your hand?” And from the back row, timidly, I raised my hand, and turned a corner as a student. I began to use what giftedness I had. I developed a love for history. I became a class aide in High School in the history department, and helped grade papers for the teacher. All because someone rejoiced in me and said, “Good job.” Has anyone rejoiced over you? Paul rejoiced over his Christian brothers and sisters in Rome, calling many of them by name at the end of his letter. He said, “I rejoice in your obedience, and I have big plans, big dreams for you. I want you to be strong in the faith, and effective in your witness. And by the way—you’re doing a great job!” This is what mom and dads need to hear today; what our teens need to hear; what the church needs to hear! Be a "BARNABAS"
Keep the Son in your eyes,
Pastor Ben J Lahay
Galatians 2:20
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