The discussion leader for our women’s group gave us the assignment of sending an encouraging word to a member of the group whom we picked randomly.
Somehow, it seemed difficult to find just the right words of encouragement for a member who was much younger.
I was afraid to send a message that sounded “preachy” or stiff. I really didn’t want to sound like an old fogey.
I wanted the message to be real and from my heart and, most of all, I wanted the message to be real for the young lady to whom I was sending it.
Finally, my message was:
“There will always be people
and forces out there to try
and bring doubt and darkness
into your life.
Remember, always, that
The Light is there for you
if only you ask!”
and my supporting scripture was:
John 1:5 New English
Translation (NET Bible)
5 And the light shines on in the
darkness, but the darkness
has not mastered it.
I was encouraged by the fact that this young woman was attending a bible study at all and hopeful that she would find the tools needed to be a light in the darkness.
I pray that she will develop a strong relationship with The Holy Spirit, our Light in the Darkness; a relationship that will sustain her through all the trials of life.
I pray that we will be open to learn the lessons that she brings to the group and that we will be sources of support and encouragement and never forces of doubt.
I pray that we will all continue to grow, becoming “workers who need not be ashamed”.
May God Forever Be a Blessing in Your Life!!!
