Proverbs 12:25 (New International Version) An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.
Matthew 25:21 (New International Version) His master replied, "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!"
2 Corinthians 1:3 (New International Version) Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
Hebrews 3:13 (New International Version) But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness.
Think of the privilege, my friends, of saving a soul. If we are going to work for good we must be up and about it. Men say, "I have not the time." Take it. Ten minutes every day for Christ will give you good wages. Have you several men working for you? Take them by the hand. Some of you with silver locks, I think I hear you saying, "I wish I were young; how I would rush into the battle." Well, if you cannot be a fighter, you can pray and lead on the others. There are two kinds of old people in the world. Some grow chilled and sour; others light up every meeting with their genial presence, and cheer on the workers. Draw near, old age, and cheer on the others, and take them by the hand and encourage them. D. L. Moody (Anecdotes, Incidents and Illustrations)
