Are You Pumping Your Iron??? A Word from THE WORD!!! #122

“Iron sharpeneth iron;

so a man sharpeneth

the countenance of his friend.”  Proverbs 27:17

This is one of my favorite verses of encouragement and I am so grateful for the privilege of receiving the “sharpening” from those around me, as well as being a tool in The Master’s hand to sharpen others.  Oh, I can’t take time to share with you all of the times that I have been down and received a call, a note, or a text from some friend that just lifted my heart–sometimes it just the sure and certain knowledge that there are those who pray for me continually–what a blessing.

How’s your sharpening going.  Are you yielding to God’s voice and sharing The Word, The Savior, and The love of God to those around you?  I’ve had a couple of really difficult weeks, and I sent out some ‘prayer texts’ to some as I felt led the other day (Always listen to The Master’s voice! You don’t know who is in need outside of your knowledge.) and yesterday, I received the most uplifting reply (and I don’t send them out looking for replies, for many don’t reply and they know that’s ok–it’s sent to help them not stir up activity for me!) and it more than “made my day”!  It was the right word at the right time and met my need!  And this precious friend is one who tries to stand in the background, but her heart for Jesus and others shines so brightly to those who take the time to see!  We need to be light to others!

So, just a few of my favorite scriptures to encourage your heart today.  May you be encouraged and spread the joy!

“A friend loveth at all times,

and a brother is born for adversity…

….22 A merry heart doeth good

like a medicine:

but a broken spirit

drieth the bones.”  Proverbs 17:17 & 22

Share your “iron” today!

“A man that hath friends

must shew himself friendly:

and there is a friend

that sticketh closer than a brother.”  Proverbs 18:24

And in closing, the words of our Lord which resonate with joy in my heart–HE calls me friend.  Oh, how I want to honor my friend and bring help, joy, and encouragement to those HE has placed in my circle of care!  How about you?  Will YOU sharpen some iron today?

“Henceforth I call you not servants;

for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth:

but I have called you friends;

for all things that I have heard of my Father

I have made known unto you.”  John 15:15

Have a great day sharpening–not crushing!

Amen and Amen!!!