Ten Commandments of Encouragement

Encourage one another each day. - Hebrews 3:13 cev

The Ten Commandments of Encouragement.

1. Speak to people.
~There is nothing as encouraging as a cheerful word of greeting.

2. Smile at people.
~It takes 72 muscles to frown, but only 14 to smile.

3. Be generous.
~Generous with praise, cautious with criticism. Recognition & appreciation are priceless.

4. Be considerate.
~Considerate of feelings and opinions of others.

5. Be alert to giving your time and efforts away.
~What counts most in life is what we do for others.

6. Write a note of encouragement.
~Write to someone who is hurting. Include some scripture.

7. Give physical affection.
~Let those you love know they are important in ways they can feel.

8. Believe in others.
~Look for the good in people. Accept & encourage their unique personalities & traits.

9. Life up the defeated.
~Through the promise and power of prayer.

10. Give God's love away.
~Through His death, burial, and resurrection, Jesus has written HOPE on our hearts.