“She is confident in her abilities and how she manages life.”
“He knows he looks great in that shirt.”
“She realizes how important she is to everyone around her.”
“He is aware of how brave I think he is for following his dreams while struggling with chronic pain.”
“She feels no fear and always does things with confidence.”
“He believes in himself and the choices he makes for his family.”
All things I think about particular people but never tell them.
Surely, they know.
They must.
But, not necessarily.
Words go unsaid. “They know how I feel”, I think. But what they see in the mirror and what I see may be two different things.
What if I shared the words I think? Words of encouragement and hope. A compliment. What if I gave something meaningful for them to hold on to? Something true, lovely, of good report (Philippians 4:8) from me to them about them. Because deep down, I don’t know what a difficult day they may have had- the health struggles, the worries. Nagging questions, fear, and crippling doubt could very well be hidden behind the closed doors of a brave front.
Words unspoken help no one.
Words unspoken spark no joy, offer no hope, and give no warmth.
Say the words. Give the compliment. Share a warm, ‘Hello’.
It might make all the difference in the world.
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