We are in a new millennium in which our technology has improved immensely. Writing letters or giving cards has rapidly been replaced by electronic mail and texting. I have always been a firm believer in sending out snail mail, and giving hand written cards- there is a more personal feeling to it. I love the simplicity of giving a card and expressing my feelings, and just letting the ink in my pen flow smoothly on paper. Just think of how beautiful it feels when someone hands you a card on your Birthday. In this day in age, computers seem to be replacing it - It's just so much easier, right?
I know that sometimes it's hard to say the right words or we just do not know what to say. That is why Liz Duckworth wrote this book. In her book, she offers ways and examples on how or what to say. Every chapter has quotes and verses to help find new ways to say the right words. She also has a section for what not to say.
This book has 10 chapters that offer different examples. The fallowing chapters are:
1. Words for the Grieiving2. Words of Gratitude
3. Words for the Sick and Suffering
4. Words for Birthdays
5. Words for Weddings and Engagements
6. Words of Encouragement
7. Words for Celebrations
8. Words for Events and Activities
9. Words of Truth and Love
10. Words for a Changing World
My favorite section was the quotes and scriptures.
Some examples:
Gratitude is the memory of the heart. -Jean Baptistery Massieu
Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. - William Arthur Ward
I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks. -William Shakespeare
How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world. William Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice
God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9: 7
Hope is putting faith to work when doubting would be easier. - Anonymous
I will say of The Lord, "He is my refuge and fortress, my God, in whom I trust." - Psalm 91:1-2
Do not let your hearts be troubled. - John 14:1
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially those who belong to the family of believers. - Galatians 6:9-10
Carry each other's burned, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. - Galatians 6:2
Words of comfort, skillfully administered, are the oldest therapy known to man. - Louis Nizer
Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. - Helen Keller
Storms make trees take deeper roots. - Claude McDonald, The Christian Word
It is the wounded oyster that mends its shell with pearl. - Ralph Waldom Emerson
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. - 2 Corinthians 13:11
These are some of the very positive and encouraging words that you will find in this book - for every occation. This is one of those books that you will want to keep for future reference.
We live in a world in which we all have such busy schedules; that it self, makes it difficult to focus on others, right? But we must remember it's important to encourage one another when difficult times arise. We need to be a little more aware of other's feelings; after all there will be a time when WE will need a word of encouragement and motivation.
** I received a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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