On the days when I work at Billy Graham Ministries, my responsibility is to bring people hope. I need to speak comfort and peace during their difficult time. I listen attentively to understand their personal and specific needs. I need to speak positively and assure them that God is personally taking care of them and moving on their behalf.

But, what would I say if I were the Client?

In the spirit of counseling, let me put myself on the couch.

What kind of words would I say to cheer myself up?

I talk to so many people, I forget what it’s like to encourage myself.

I guess I would say… to be patient. This is a process. I would remind myself to trust God and stand on His Word. I need to walk by faith and not by sight and definitely not follow my feelings. I need to praise the Lord for what he has done in the past and assure myself of what he is capable of doing today. I would tell myself to relax and breathe. I would say that prayer is powerful and that God is going to do amazing things… I just need to receive it. I just need to believe it. I just need to speak it.

What are some pieces of advice that you would give yourself today? Speak encouragement and love to the Counselor and the Client.

If you need prayer for anything, let me know. I would love to pray for you!

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