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What I Really Need\nI Need Appreciation (encouragement): Pastor Michael Dascoli \n6-21-2020\n\n\u201cSee what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should\n be called children of God! And that is what we are!\u201d 1John 3:1a\n\n\u201c\u2026let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another\u2014and all the more as you see the Day approaching.\u201d Hebrews 10:24-25\n\nTherefore encourage one another and build each other up, \njust as in fact you are doing. 1Thessalonians 5:11\n\n\u201cThe words of the reckless pierce like swords, \nbut the tongue of the wise brings healing.\u201d Proverbs 12:18\n\n5 Reasons to be an Encourager\n\n\t1: Because God says so\n\nDo not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. \nEphesians 4:29\n \n2: Because God doesn\u2019t make junk\n\n\u201cI am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.\u201d\nPsalm 139:14a\n\n3. Because people need encouragement \n\n4: Because it brings out the best in people\n\n\u201c\u2026there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas \n(which means \u201cSon of Encouragement). Acts 4:36\n\nKeys to Becoming an intentional Encourager\n\n\uf0fc\t9:1 Affirmation Ratio\n\n\uf0fc\tAlways be on hunt the for positives\n\n\uf0fc\tPractice pushing others up\n\n\n\u201cThe greatest among you will be your servant. 12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.\u201d Matthew 23:11-12\n\n\u201cHonor one another above yourselves.\u201d Romans 12:9-10\n\n\uf0fc\tView your words as a witness of God\u2019s love \n\nThe mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,\nbut the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Proverbs 10:11\n\nThe words of the reckless pierce like swords,\nbut the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18\n\nThe tongue has the power of life and death,\nand those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18:21\n\nLet\u2019s Pray:\n\t-What is God\u2019s Spirit saying to you today?\n\t-How must you respond?