Choose Wisely

A note for encouragers…

Encourage someone by confirming their gift.

 Hi, I’m new to the Follow Your Calling Team, but not new to the Idea of affirming someone.  Character First (www.characterfirst.com) promotes the idea of encouraging someone by using DIB

• Define – define the character trait
• Illustrate – Illustrate how an individual demonstrated the character trait
• Benefit –  give the benefit of the character trait demonstrated

I have recently tried this format when I have understood a person’s motivational gift.

A lady who I know was crying because of a stranger’s sad life events.  “I am always crying” she said.

I responded to her with:

• Defining a motivational gift.
  • Becky, you have the gift of mercy.  That is how God created you.  It is a true gift that you can cry with a stranger and feel their pain.  They know that you really care.
• Illustrating
  • You feel the pain and the joy of others.   I’m thankful for you and rejoice with you in your gift.  Be glad for it.
• Benefit
  • People know you really care.

Becky smiled and her face just lit up.

If you have the gift of encouragement, this is one idea on how to use it.

Blessings