Affirmation
Ye are they which have continued with Me in My temptations. Luke 22:28 They have kept Thy word. John 17:6
Two statements from the Lord--one to His disciples, and one to His Father. We all know the disciples’ failures but the Lord chose to speak well of them. Oh that we would lift out the good points in our fellow believers; actually tell them personally, and give thanks to the Father for them. Negativity is a curse, but a positive word elevates the spirit and encourages folk to go on for the Lord.
--Brian Russell
A little word in kindness spoken, a motion or a tear,
Has often healed the heart that’s broken and made a friend sincere.
Then deem it not an idle thing a pleasant word to speak;
The face you wear, the thought you bring,
A heart may heal or break.
--John Greenleaf Whittier
