Paying some encouragement forward …

I am so fortunate to receive emails like this one …

I felt compelled to send you a word of encouragement. I’ve been on my own journey of spiritual transformation as I’ve followed your journey. Thanks for having the courage to publicly ask hard questions. Thanks for the courage to share your thoughts with the rest of us, especially when you know they will be controversial. Thanks for your humility and grace. I can only imagine how hard it’s been. Please be encouraged – we need you! Many are being helped by your example and by your writings. You are making a tremendous difference.

You might not be receiving much encouragement these days. You may be doing good work – but all you’re getting is criticism. I’ve been there too, so I’d like to pay this encouragement forward and pass on my own encouragement to you. Please know that we all need you … that you’re making a difference, and that you, in your unique way, are helping many. God notices every act of kindness, every choice for goodness and truth, every cup of cold water given in love. Please don’t give up.
Let’s all keep paying encouragement forward. It’s in short supply sometimes!