Good day, good people! This is the day that the Lord has made; never forget that. Regardless of what you face in the morning, afternoon, or evening, this day is a gift to you and me, so let’s cherish it.
This week, we will be discussing how to be a better support system. It is easy to view people’s situations and judge them, but as a support system for someone, you need to avoid hasty judgments. Let us examine Job’s support system , Eliphaz, who rushed to conclusions .
Job 4:4-5 (NLT): Your words have supported those who were falling; you encouraged those with shaky knees. But now when trouble strikes, you lose heart. You are terrified when it touches you.
First, we would like to applaud Eliphaz for the courage of speaking first. He started well by commending Job for his good deeds, but then he decided to throw in a “BUT.” One thing about using a “but” is that it can cancel out all the good things that were said before, as we tend to focus on what comes after the “but.”
Avoid commending people with a “but”; rather, say what you want to say , whether good or bad, especially when you wish to encourage or comfort them. One of the conclusions that Eliphaz made is that Job cannot apply what he was teaching others.
Takeaway: What do you do when you experience the same thing for which you were encouraging or comforting someone to stand firm or stay strong?
Prayer: Abba, Father, we thank you in Jesus’ name, Ameni!
But how would one correct people who can’t even recognise their mistake?
We point out the mistake because sometimes people might think something they did is light, while in another person’s eyes it is heavy. Unless those people refuse to be in someone’s shoes, then those people will keep on causing the same mistakes.
I Pray Not To Use ‘but’ Whenever I am Encouraging Or Advising. Thank You 🙏