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With God all things are possible
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| Do unto others as you would have then do unto you. The Golden Rule, a great place to start.
We each carry an invisible bucket. It's an emotional bucket, and when your bucket is full you feel happy, satisfied, and encouraged; when your bucket is empty, you feel down, and discouraged. In this world there are " bucket fillers" and "bucket dippers". A bucket filler is a person who adds to other people by encouraging and investing in them with kind words and actions. When the bucket fillers are investing in others, they find that their own buckets are filled up, too. Bucket dippers,on the other hand, are those who take away from people's buckets but also diminish the contents of their own.
God intends for us to be bucket fillers, using our lives and resources to help people be the very best they can be.
Peter, one of the disciples of Jesus, was impulsive; he said things he shouldn't have and he needed to grow in a lot of areas. Despite Peters personality drawbacks, Jesus referred to him in surprisingly positive terms. He said, " Peter, you are a rock". Simon Peter's very name meant " pebble" and I wonder if he felt like a tiny pebble at times, especially after some of his foolish blunders. Nevertheless, Jesus reminded Peter of what he was becoming a solid , stable rock.
He spoke potential and confidence into Peters' life, and we should follow that example. Let's be bucket fillers, not bucket dippers. Let's not remind the people in our lives of their failures and faults; instead, let's see the solid rock in them and speak positively about what they are becoming.
Encouraging words are the glue that holds our relationships together. When you bring out the best in others and help them succeed, that success will come back to you.
Sure, it takes effort to be an encourager, but take the time to encourage someone, that investment will eventually yield a good return. When you fill the emotional buckets of others, God will make sure to fill your bucket.
A blessing is not a blessing until it is spoken. The phrase " I Love you" can never be heard enough in our homes. What better legacy to leave than a legacy of love, kindness, and encouragement.
Encouraging words put people on their feet and bring out the best of them. You have the power to speak words of faith and victory into your family , and you must recognize the weight your words carry and the influence you have in those closest to you.
Let's strive to catch people doing the right things, and compliment and reward them with encouraging words.
For it is WITH God all things are possible.
Have a BLESSED Tuesday
Father God, guide me today to do all things that will bring glory and honor to You Amen 
Edited by ladyjockey 2016-09-06 1:42 PM
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| I need to eliminate some bucket dippers. This reminds me of the quote "Pay close attention to people who don't clap when you win". |
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