Soften the Blow

It's incredible to me how much a few words of encouragement can do for your soul.  These words don't have to be from someone special or even about something you're unsure about.  They are just words that say, "I've noticed you and I'm going to tell you."  I try to do this as often as possible for others.  When I notice something done well or even when I'm just prompted by the Spirit to say a kind word, I say it.  I was reminded today of how much those kind words mean to me personally, and I want to be sure I continue to lift others up in that same way.  How would our broken world be different if we all spent time each day building up one another, actually seeing each other's worth because we are creations of God?  Our kindness may not fix the broken, but it may definitely soften the blow for someone.  Speak words of life to someone today!