Words

Today I was dressed up due to some meetings I had to attend. One of my guy friends came up to me and told me I looked gorgeous. I just sat there shocked. I honestly don't think that word has ever been spoken to me by a guy other than maybe my uncles or some family member. It made me feel so good and brightened my day. There wasn't any other underlying meaning or him trying to hit on me, he's just a very encouraging guy and daily he says something to me that really encourages me.
I think as Christians we've gotten into a rut where we don't encourage one another anymore. I think we often assume it has to be something big like a gift or card, but that's not the case. God calls us to encourage, not buy things. Say something to someone! Why do we hesitate so much to say those things that we're thinking? Is it because we're afraid they'll think we like them? Oh screw it....who cares? You know how I know my friend wasn't hitting on me? Because he's consistent and I see him encourage everyone. Be an encourager!!