Enduring encouragement

Choosing a posture of encouragement toward others is not taking the way of least resistence nor does it automatically mean a positive reception from those we are seeking to bless with affirmation. Encouragement is not only highlighting strengths and successes in the lives of others, but is also calling forth, "our utmost for His highest." An encourager is one who blesses by identifying what's right and supporting and evoking our best efforts to achieve the maximum excellence of which we are capable. Encouragement is the upward draw that refuses to let mediocrity limit our lives.