Thursday // Aug 30 :: 2 Corinthians 7

Doesn't it feel good when someone compliments you? When they go out of their way to encourage you and express joy in you? Paul does that for the church in Corinth here ... "I have the highest confidence in you, and my pride in you is great. You have greatly encouraged me; you have made me happy despite all our troubles." (4)

"For God can use sorrow in our lives to help us turn away from sin and seek salvation." (10) THis is a tough pill to swallow.

Encourage someone today ... go out of your way to make someone else's day brighter!