[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] "Healing Balm of Affirmation" - Brenda Walsh Ministries Daily Devotion

[Shelly Duffy]

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Healing Balm of Affirmation
An encouraging word goes a long way in lifting the spirits of others. Whether you are affirmed by a friend, family member or even a stranger, there is power in encouragement! Everyone needs to know they are doing a good job, that they matter, and that they are loved! Feeling ‘needed’ and useful, is an important ingredient for healthy self esteem. Without it, you become extra critical of yourself, you start doubting your abilities and began feeling useless wondering why you even exist in this world! Soon your imagination runs wild, and you begin spiraling out of control! When others let you know that they appreciate you–it is an instant morale booster. However, it’s important to give honest compliments, as being ‘fake’ will not only backfire, but makes you untrustworthy and pretty soon no one will believe you–even when your comments are made with sincerity. It’s good to have a strong support system of friends who you can count on to always be there for you and lift you up. But never forget that God is the best friend you could possibly have and He loves you more than anyone else ever could. When you are filled with self doubt wondering if you matter, if you made a mess of things, if you measure up . . . look to Jesus and He will give you the encouragement you need so that the ice of self doubt will melt away! God’s healing balm of affirmation is better than any compliment you could ever receive! Text: Romans 12:10, Psalm 138:3, Ephesians 4:31-32, Psalm 69:32

Bible Texts:
Romans 12:10 NKJV - Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 

Psalm 138:3 NKJV - In the day when I cried out, You answered me, And made me bold with strength in my soul. 

Ephesians 4:31-32 NKJV - Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. 

Psalm 69:32 NKJV - The humble shall see this and be glad; And you who seek God, your hearts shall live.


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