Before you can share encouragement with others, you must come to a firm resolve within yourself regarding what you believe about four things: (1) God’s nature, (2) Jesus Christ and His work on the cross, (3) the relationship that God desires to have with His children, and (4) the work of the Holy Spirit in the world today. Encouragement flows from what you believe. It is always an expression of your faith in God. Conversely, discouraging words are always an expression of a lack of faith in God. Guard