Quotes About Encouragement

Think about it: whether your child is tiny or college-age or anywhere in between, verbal put-downs are a subtle but very real form of child abuse.

He had come to believe that courage depended on knowing that there was somebody who believed in you.

You can't fight their battles for them, only give them armor." Who

You are someone worth loving

Who has a right to tell me I have no gift, no talent, no passion ...' he murmured. 'Why do people say those things to you when youre young? Doesn't seem fair, does it?' 'No, darling, it's not fair,'she said. 'But the mystery is why you listen.

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Sometimes, we can't trust our own vision. We have to see the good another sees in us.

Tearing others down is never as helpful to a movement as building your followers up.

Your life ain't much if you don't believe somebody got your back out here.

They're all good ones, Mr. Mac. Some of them just need more support than others.

We, as mothers, will have children of all ages, at all stages of their religious journey. Some have been saved, some are struggling in sin, some are confused, and some are under the chastening hand of God. We need to be there, praying, smiling, encouraging and seeing them through these rough years.

To accept people as one finds them, to allow them to be and become what they choose, and to encourage them to do whatever they like (so long as it does

To accept people as one finds them, to allow them to be and become what they choose, and to encourage them to do whatever they like (so long as it does not harm others) is my natural instinct.

It feels good to hear these words, even if I haven't done anything and we're not even close to being men. Even if we are screwups, losers, and criminals, it's still nice to hear someone like Mr. E tell us different.

God didn't give us His Word to use like a weapon or some kind of Hallmark card we can pass across the fence and keep some distance. It is a weapon, but one designed for use against our enemy, not against our sisters. It is meant for encouragement, not for pat answers in the midst of real pain. Just because something is true doesn't mean you must voice that truth in all circumstances.

You are not alone. You are not alone. No matter how you feel, God's Word would never lie. You are not alone!

of God's promise that disappointment will lead to hope.

You can do it. I can do it. Do you understand how amazing it is to hear that from anybody? It's one of the simplest sentences in the world, just four words, but they're the four hugest words in the world when they're put together.

C'mon, sweetie, you can say it. (Delphine) (She moved his mouth playfully with her hands.) You don't suck, Delphine. I…you. C'mon, Jericho. I only bite in the bedroom. You can do this. I know you're not really mute. (Delphine)

Tell your kids they are perfect the way they are, but they shouldn't stay where they are forever because growing, testing the limits, and evolving make life better and more fulfilling.

Life can be a fearful thing. Everyone needs someone drawing alongside, saying "You can do it. Don't quit." Everyone needs someone who believes in them. Everyone needs encouragement.

Every knock is a boost.

I will be a role model for cancer patients for the rest of my life. But you know what? When I was getting chemo, those people inspired me.

Everyone has all different experiences in school. I just know that throughout my life, at no time did any teacher ever point to me and say, hey. He'll go far.