The Encourager Prayer

Published: Feb. 24, 2021, 6 p.m.

Prayer Champions, as we hear of more and more incidents of acute suffering, sudden and tragic deaths, chronic illness and times of sadness, it has become clear that many folks don't know what to say to bring comfort to others. Instead of resorting to thoughtless cliches and empty platitudes, let's search for the scriptures to encourage others instead of piling on more pain. "The Lord God gives me the right words to encourage the weary. Each morning he awakens me eager to learn his teaching." Isaiah 50:4, CEV