The Heart of Encouragement: 176 Reflections to Build You Up and Empower You to Build Up Others

As Christians, we reflect the spirit of Christ's belief in our personal worth. Yet, believing in ourselves can be difficult. No one wants to lack confidence. No one likes feeling anxious. Yet narcissistic living in feeling or behavior is equally dissatisfying. Living at either extreme does not allow us to become the best version of ourselves. The answer lies somewhere in the center, and encouragement is a vital component in finding the balance we seek.This book is about encouragement, building up others, and creating safe spaces where it's okay to be honest and vulnerable. These three things-encouragement, reassurance, and safety-foster environments of honesty, confidence, and productivity. Most people, if asked for an honest answer, would say they lack confidence in at least some regard. Self-doubt leads to low self-esteem, which leads to low productivity, which leads to anxiety, all of which fuel a lack of confidence. This vicious cycle is not a challenge only for teenagers. Many peo