What is the power of affirmation?
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I love the word “affirm.” It feels like I’ve discovered the secret power of affirmation. Affirmation is the practice of building others up with words and actions. To affirm others is to make them firm. The Bible has a lot to say about this practice. “Your words have upheld him who was stumbling, And you have strengthened the feeble knees;” (Job 4:4, NKJV).
Do you know the secret of affirmation? Let’s face it—our society does not practice the art of encouragement. The world tends to focus on the negative, the absurd, and the idiotic. Reading the daily newspapers has become an exercise in frustration and disappointment for me.
How do you feel after you read the daily newspapers or posts on social media? I’ve had the habit of catching up on local, national, and world news for many years, but it seems like there has been a shift. When I was young, newscasters and reporters would, in fact, report the news. Opinions could generally be found in a small column. But I’ve been disappointed with the loss of objective, neutral, and well-balanced reporting. In spite of this trend I’ve observed, I’ve decided to be different. I’ve dedicated my life to affirming others every day. I call it putting change in people’s pockets. The Bible admonishes us to “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.” (Ephesians 4:29, NKJV)
Whom do you encourage every day, and who encourages you? I’m convinced God wants you to affirm people as a daily discipline, and here are a few helpful tips to get you started:
- Make eye contact with others.
- Smile and shake their hands or greet them in an appropriate way.
- Say something nice to them, such as “It’s an honor to meet you” or “I love your shoes.”
- Introduce yourself. “Hi, my name is Paul Marc, and it’s a pleasure to meet you.”
- Find out their names, places of birth, and careers. People are affirmed when we care and listen.
These are just a few of the tools I use daily to build others up. It’s not complicated. It’s a habit, and I’ve seen so many people be affirmed. Try my formula and watch the beautiful results. You can do it because you are a miracle.
Thank you, Paul, for your encouraging words. We certainly need to hear them these days. God bless you.???
HI PAUL MARC, ERIC, AND AMED MINISTERS! I TRULY ENJOY MAKING PEOPLE FEEL LOVED AND IMPORTANT! I TRY TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL LIKE THEY ARE SPECIAL AND PRECIOUS…AS GOD FEELS ABOUT THEM!!! PLEASE PRAY FOR MY FRIEND RHONDA ANN JOHNSON BECAUSE MOST OF HER FAMILY MISTREAT HER AND THEY ARE VERY CRUEL AND MEAN TO HER. HER 2 CHILDREN HELPS HER AND THEY SHOW LOVE TO HER. I’M NOT TRYING TO PUT HER BUSINESS OUT THERE OR EVEN GOSSIP ABOUT HER…I LOVE HER AND I TRULY FEEL BAD FOR HER. I TRY TO HELP HER IN ANY WAY THA I CAN. SHE’S A SWEET DEAR PERSON AND DOES NOT DESERVE THE HATE AND MISTREATMENT THAT HER FAMILY DISHES PUT TO HER. MY FRIEND MICHAEL DIED OF A BROKEN HEART BECAUSE HIS FAMILY MISTREATED AND JUDGED HIM BECAUSE HE HAD SOME PROBLEMS THAT THEY DIDN’T APPROVE OF. I ENDEAVOURED TO ALWAYS SHOW THEM LOVE AND MERCY BECAUSE I HAD BEEN MISTREATED JUDGED AND HATED BY FAMILY AND OTHERS BUT I STILL LOVE THEM. RHONDA AND I ARE CHRISTIANS AND WE STILL LOVE BECAUSE OF CHRIST IN OUR LIVES! THANK YOU! I LOVE YOU AND I AM SO THANKFUL AND GRATEFUL FOR YOUR LOVE FOR AND OBEDIENCE TO GOD!!! PLEASE PRAY FOR DONALD TRUMP AND HIS FAMILY. WE NEED YOU!!!????
Hello thank you to all of you who love us and love God. I also love people and hope and wish for all of us to come to know him and his love he has for us. I ask God to please give me grace and love to give to others as he gives to me. I ask in Jesus beautiful name who I believe is our Savior and died on the cross for our sins. Thank you God thank you Jesus
oh and Paul this is a perfect emailed message today …I will make notes and practice giving God all the glory :)
Thanks brother Paul,i love to encourage people hearing this message just makes me feel more motivated.
Affirmations are positive things that we need to tell ourselves and others to uplift and encourage. When affirmations are declared daily, good things happen. God affirms us as his children and we are wonderfully and beautifully made in his image.
What a blessing. Thanks Paul Marc.
Thank you for the encouragement in lifting others up by bei g friendly and approachable which makes all the difference to people. Amen thanks to our Lord jesus. Amen