This past week I pulled out an old file folder containing cards and letters of encouragement that I've received from friends and family over the years. I've been collecting these for 14 or 15 years but I wish I'd started sooner. My friend Peter suggested it. He said that as a pastor, he often felt discouraged or beat up and he'd be uplifted by reviewing his cards and notes of encouragement.
It seemed like a small thing and to be honest, I didn't expect my file would ever get to be very large. When I'm feeling worthless or like I don't make much of a difference in the world, I pull out some of the notes and reread them. They are from Sunday School class members, work associates, teens from our youth group years or their parents, close friends and family.
It strikes me that people would be so kind as to take the time to encourage others like that, I've rarely done it myself. Considering how much it means to me, I really need to be more faithful about expressing my appreciation for others. I won't make it a resolution or anything but I'm going to try and do better.
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