Christian Words of Encouragement

  “Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don't be afraid.” Frederick Buechner “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 NIV Most of the time true courage is not expressed through news worthy actions or extraordinary feats.  Anne Radmacher reminds us that “Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying 'I will try again tomorrow.'  The type of courage that moves the world forward is most often seen in the small, faithful choices we make every day when we fulfil our responsibilities, when we do the right thing, when we care for the needs of those around us, or when we love unconditionally.  We have it in us, and we act on it constantly.  On some days, however, when the rain turns into a downpour and clouds obscure our perspectives, it is helpful to be reminded:  Don’t be afraid.  You...

Your mindset effects your well-being During this un usual time in history, choosing the way you think and  feel is crucial to maintaining a healthy mind, body and spirit. Limit  the amount of time you listen to and read the news. Choose 1-2 times  per day when you check in to see if there are any changes that affect  you or your family so you can know what actions to take. Take a few  moments to process this information to know what next steps to take in a calm, peaceful manner, but do not internalize it as this leads to  feelings of overwhelm.  During the rest of the day dwell in a state of  peace and joy by using the above techniques. By continuously practicing positive mind-talk, you will soon see a  major shift in the way you think and feel. carlmathisbooks.com