
Encourage them to put their faith in Jesus Christ, not people.Īssure people who are struggling with unmet needs to be patient and wait on the Lord. His promises were true in the past, they are true now, and they will be true in the future. Share the 23rd Psalm with them.Īssure people who have been betrayed that although people are going to let them down, God will never betray them. Let them know they can enhance their capabilities by enlisting God’s help in all they do.Īssure people who are experiencing fear that with God on their side they have nothing to fear.

They are disappointed now but other opportunities will arise if they remain faithful and keep their eye on the ball.Īssure people who are insecure they are more capable than they think they are. Let them know that God loves them, will never leave them, and will comfort them if they will place their grief at his feet.Īssure people who are disappointed that the end of the story has not yet been written. Rather, let them know that in a fallen, world bad things sometimes happen to good people. When giving constructive criticism, begin with something good before getting into the areas that need of improvement.Īssure people who are grieving that they are not to blame, nor are they being singled out for punishment. Help people see how they can turn failures or mistakes into something positive by learning from them. Take photos of special moments in the lives of others and send the photos to them with encouraging notes. Support people who recommend unpopular but necessary actions.īuild people up who have been torn down by circumstances.Ĭelebrate and congratulate the success of others. Pray for people and let them know you are doing so. Give people who are trying to make positive changes in their lives affirmation and reinforcement.

Make a point of thanking people for what they do. Tell someone’s boss what a good job they are doing. Listen to people who need to talk, vent, or bounce ideas off of you. Praise the efforts of people who are trying hard, even if the results of their efforts fall short. Send uplifting notes, emails, cards, or letters to people.

Assume the people you interact with are struggling and approach them accordingly.Ĭhallenge people of all ages to do more and do it better and reassure them they can.
