It seems the common theme most women came away with was that of being honest and sharing your story on your blog...no matter how many people read it. Everyone has something to share.
One of my favorite verses, that I've used many times on my blog, is this:
"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
(Galatians 6:2, NIV)
How can we do that if we aren't honest with each other?
The greatest way you can encourage others is by sharing your real self...your imperfections, your victories, your hard days, and your days filled with joy. We all need to see the good and the bad.
If you want to hear more about this, check out these blog posts:
Casey
Jamie
Rachel
Alyss
Some other ways to encourage those around you?
April over at Gingerbread is hosting a Journal Exchange. You can be as creative as you want with the journal you purchase/make. I think it would be so cool to either buy a journal with Scripture verses and encouraging sayings throughout...or to add them in! What an awesome way to be a daily encouragement to someone else! For more info, click here.
Another way is through my Secret Sister Blog Party. Sign ups start this Saturday, October 1st! Read this post for more details. I will be posting a link for the sign up form on Saturday. If you'd like it emailed to you, send me an email: breeann {dot} findingrefuge {at} gmail {dot} com
We all need encouragement. Let's do our best to encourage those we encounter this week.
12 comments:
So true. We all do need encouragement. I attended Blog Sugar and it was a powerful reminder to be true to who God made you to be and to not be afraid to use your voice. I think we all need to hear that from time to time.
i would've love to have gone... too far for me though, i'm in DC, but you're right, it sounds like the event was empowering. love it :)
This is SO true!! I have SO enjoyed reading all the post from everyone about Blog Sugar!!
xoxo
Breann, thank you for your comment on my blog from my guest post at Casey's! glad that what I'm walking through is understood by others and others are going through it too! we just have to keep looking to Him!!
I can't wait for the secret sister thingamabobber. :0) I'm going to check out the journal swap, too. How fun! I loooooove blogging. There is always something new and exciting going on! :0)
Thanks for linkin up to me girlie. I didn't attend blog sugar but I sure wish I had been able to! Next year!!
I wish I could have gone to BlogSugar, too! But the posts everyone is writing that attended are amazing. I totally agree with you... seems to be than honesty is a key theme that is buzzing around here these days. Love this post, girlie!!!
Love this post! Wish I could have been at Blog Sugar too! Maybe next time. New follower through the soleil selene link up!
Amen! Sorry I missed you @ blog sugar. Wasn't it awesome! Well, now I'll look forward to getting to k ow you here on your blog. I'm your newest follower, visiting from soleil Selene.
xo
Andee
thanks for all of the comments you have left on my blog! i am an official follower now :)
New follower from Soleil Selene :)
New Follower! Coming from Soleil Selene Link Up!
following you from soleil selene! nice to meet you!
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