Helping Someone Through Encouragement
Take a few minutes to read this article if you are trying to help someone who is in pain due to the loss of a loved one, break-up, divorce or what ever type of pain.
Often times it may feel like there is no need to offer encouraging words to someone who is deeply aching. In most cases when youtry to speak encouragement words that someone may decide not to entertain a word of what you are trying to communicate.
Irrespective of how the person seems to be taking it, positive speaking is a vital healing factor. Sharing such words is more like when you plant a seed. In the beginning it may seem like there is nothing happening to the seed but when you patiently water it in due course something will turn up.
Likewise when you try to help someone get through a bad situation, never stop simply because you are not getting the reaction you expect. Continue to share some biblical words of encouragement if the person is inclined towards Christianity and don’t think twice about it.
It is harder for a fresh wound to show signs of healing on the first day. Summon all of your strength and patience and help the person the best way you can. For some people, the healing process can take weeks, months and even years – depending on the extent of the pain or disappointment.
I know someone who lost a loved one and spend 24 months crying and mourning – literally. It turned out everything we kept saying to him over the years – in terms of encouragement, helped him to heal eventually. We didn’t know we were making that kind of an impact at the time.
So if ever you feel confused and exhausted of writing and searching for free letters of encouragement that you can use regularly do not forget that it is not in for nothing. Be of good courage and never stop speaking positively into your friend’s life until you see a positive change.
