Thanks for existing!

As I reflected on the many ways to express thanksgiving, I decided to finish all the emails in my daily encouragement letter, “A Miracle Every Day,” with this expression: “Thanks for existing!”

I deeply believe in the value of encouragement! And I believe even more strongly that we’re living in a society that tends to highlight weaknesses rather than strengths. This is why, today, I want to say…bravo! Bravo for all that you’re doing! Bravo for who you are, and bravo for who you’re becoming in Christ! Thank you for existing…!

In the book of Acts, we read that the disciples ministered to one another through the power of encouragement. “When they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement. Now Judas and Silas, themselves being prophets also, exhorted and strengthened the brethren with many words.” (the Bible, Acts 15:31-32)

Who can you communicate “Thanks for existing!” to today, my friend? Together, we have the ability to change the mindset of our countries. We have the ability to breathe life into a new culture in this world, that of the Kingdom of God, in which everything is possible, in which every person is loved and valued!

During this busy holiday season, who could you encourage? Who could you tell…“Thanks for existing!”?

Thanks for existing!