“Now we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God.” ~ 1 Corinthians 2:12
What Are Some Encouraging Words...?
What are some encouraging words that we, as Christians, can use to build one another up while we wait for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to come back for us?
Over a decade ago, linguists' careful research showed there to be roughly 6900 known languages, which would seem to offer an abundance of ways to express anyone's thoughts and feelings, doesn't it? Still, anyone who understands what they've been forgiven of in Christ would argue that humanity lacks the words to praise God effectively.
And if - as many believe - it's true that we strive so much in that regard, can we find a way to use language sufficiently to lift up our fellow man? Sometimes it's not a problem.
We send an email message with accolades to a graduating senior for a job well done. Our friend receives our joyful congratulations on her newborn's arrival. Our sincere compliment goes out to members of our team after getting the job done in record time. What's hard about that?
So, what are some encouraging words?
Do You Have a Favorite Song or Hymn That Helps to Fill You Up? To Revive Your Spirit?
I know I have too many to name. But I'd love to share the lyrics of this one with you. It's called Ivory Palaces, and it was written in 1915 by Henry Barraclough, and he got the idea for his work from Psalm 45:8:
My Lord has garments so wondrous fine,
And myrrh their texture fills;
Its fragrance reached to this heart of mine
With joy my being thrills.
Refrain:
Out of the ivory palaces,
Into a world of woe,
Only His great eternal love
Made my Savior go.
His life had also its sorrows sore,
For aloes had a part;
And when I think of the cross He bore,
My eyes with teardrops start.
His garments, too, were in cassia dipped,
With healing in a touch;
In paths of sin had my feet e’er slipped—
He’s saved me from its clutch.
In garments glorious He will come,
To open wide the door;
And I shall enter my heav’nly home,
To dwell forevermore.
Believers worldwide have contributed to the uplifting, strengthening, and faith-building of Christians ever since Jesus the Christ came to the earth, walked among us, taught us the true things of God, and bore the just punishment for our sins. We live with hope because His resurrection proved His power over our greatest enemy – death.
It is difficult to put into words how we feel about our wonderful Savior’s sacrifice, or the unfathomable mercy our Creator/Sustainer demonstrated through His gift of salvation/reconciliation through sending His only begotten Son into this world.
Have A Great Christian Song to Uplift Others' Faith?
Thankfully, God blessed some great writers across the centuries with the insight and language to express what most of us can’t. What is your favorite spiritual song?
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A Wonderful Savior
A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord,
a wonderful Savior to me.
He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock,
where rivers of pleasure I see.
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