There is life in your voice!

"Déborah, could you please come outside the door for a moment?" My teacher looked at me lovingly but firmly and I shivered. Had I done something wrong? The gazes of my classmates all rested on me.

Outside the door, my English teacher's voice became much softer. "I just want you to know that I see that you are struggling, and I know what is going on with you. As soon as you want me to, I will be there for you. Anytime."

THAT was not what I was expecting, and I was incredibly touched by her words and the wisdom of how she handled my situation. At that time, I was an emaciated mess, on my way to a life-threatening anorexia.

In fact, I later accepted her offer and met with her again and again. Each time she encouraged me, "Déborah, you're going to be a great singer one day." At that time, the most I sang was in church services. I had no idea of being a singer at that point. She spoke not only life, but future into my brokenness

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." (1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV).  friend, you don’t have to have a stage to stand on in order to change lives with your words.

There are people everywhere who need your encouragement, and they will only experience it if, in the place where you are today, you open your mouth, use your voice, and speak encouragement—perhaps even life-saving encouragement—to others. That’s what my teacher did, and I'll certainly never forget that.

Who can you think of today who needs a word of hope and future in a difficult situation? Even though it may take all your courage to use your voice to do so, you can give life. Don't let this opportunity pass by today!

Just do it!

You are a miracle!