Men,

Do you realize what an encouragement you are?

I have watched you closely over the last few weeks. I have watched you reach out more. I have watched you look beyond your own needs. I have watched you change your plans so you could sit with a man who needed someone to listen to him. I have watched you hug a man who needed a boost or console a man who needed to weep. I have noticed you seeking out the lonely and welcoming the stranger. I have seen you sacrifice, seen you care, and seen you pray. You are making a difference and it is noticeable.

The most recent example was last Sunday during the men’s prayer time. Several men prayed about hurts or challenges in their life. When we finished, it would have been easy for you to get up and go, but what did you men do? You chose to love your hurting brother. Beside each man who had raised a burden, I noticed another man had decided to remain seated next to their hurting brother. Some were asking more questions, others offering to get together or call during the week, but all were in some way caring. You gave these wounded men morsels of hope to continue on. You were ambassadors with a message of love from the King. You were life savers.

Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted. (Proverbs 11:11)

Keep it up men. You are an encouragement and you are blessing men’s lives including my own.

Ron

Please meet again this Sunday in the Prayer room at 10:35 a.m.