How can you tell if someone needs encouragement? If they are breathing, according to Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A. Children can easily and quickly become discouraged, especially when tired or stressed, and become negative, self-critical, and depressed. The Bible mentions “encouragement” a lot, including Hebrews 3:13, which tells us to “encourage each other daily.” You can create an encouraging environment for your loved ones by building up and encouraging them more than criticizing and correcting them. Kids will know it is OK and safe to make mistakes and learn that God can use their failures to help them grow. Parents should be their family’s CEO — Chief Encouragement Officers. For more information about a Proven Process that is helping boys grow into godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com .
