Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Shade Tree Wisdom 6/16/15

Shade Tree Wisdom 6/16/15
          It is truly human to want to hear someone say a “well done” or “ that was a nice piece of work, or even “That idea saved the day for us all. “ We need to be appreciated for the work we do and the ideas we  contribute.
          That’s human nature,  a  gentle word of appreciation is always  order.
          We know them as encouragers, people ready with a pat on the back and speaking their encouragement for the work at hand.
          In the Bible at the beginning when the Church was born such a man was Barnabas. He not only set an example, but the Book Acts tells us  that “He sold a field that belonged to him and laid the money at the Apostle’s feet.” (Acts 4,30b).
          Just when the Church could use such help the most  Barnabas supplied it.     So he is called the encourager.
          Such people are needed. Ones always ready to with a pat on the back or with a word of encouragement.
          Makes me wonder what kind we are? Ready to help, or offer such a word to the effort?
          It really is something for us to keep in mind and consider, isn’t it? To be known as one such encourager makes one not only feel as if we are contributing, or be the a worker  others would want to have around.
          Just keep it in mind.
          YOU  the Encourager?
GPD  6/16/15

          

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