Two years ago, when I was really working hard to save up money for an engagement ring for my wife I was working two jobs. My second job was working at a local smoothie business and I really enjoyed it! Anyways, one of the guys I was fortunate enough to work with there was named Jacob. Jacob and I probably didn't have any more than 5 shifts together and I enjoyed it when we did. We hadn't seen each other for well over a year and last night I ran into him at Target.
One of the first things that Jacob told me was how encouraged he was by what I write on my blog. He told me that he appreciated the time, thought, and effort I put into writing it and that he gets excited to read it..
I think in that moment when he was encouraging me, my heart was about beating out of my chest because that meant so much to me. It was one of the most thoughtful and encouraging things anyone has said to me about what I write. It was genuine and he meant it.
Why do I share this? I don't share it to brag or boast about someone encouraging me. I share it because true encouragement runs deep! I believe we have became professional fake encouragers. He could've just said "Hey Luke, I really enjoy your blog." Yes, that would've been nice, but that doesn't even come close to having the same meaning as what he actually told me.
Next time you encourage someone, and I hope it's today, attach something else to the encouragement. Be truly genuine. Don't be afraid to sound weird by letting your feelings out.
I would also encourage you to encourage in person! A text, direct message, or email is super nice, but saying something to someones face is extremely powerful.
My interaction with Jacob last night really got me excited to write more posts and get back after with my writing. Let's encourage others today.
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