Do you consider that others need your encouragement? As much as you need to hear words of encouragement from others, they need the same from you. Your friends, family and acquaintances are struggling in ways you will never know. Yet, you can speak words of encouragement to them. You can pray for them. Scripture tells us, “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad” (Proverbs 12:25). Consider who needs encouragement in your life. Consider those you may not know intimately, but can still encourage.
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.