Summary: I can’t tell you how many times someone has said to me, “Andrew, thank you for taking time to talk to me, or “Thank you for listening to my story.” All it takes to make someone’s day is a moment of your time, a smiling face, and open ears. God made us to be relational beings, but so often we end up feeling lonely in our struggles. With social media and instant access to TV and the Internet, we can see people all around us who appear to be doing just fine — even great - and this makes us feel isolated. I believe that God wants for us to be an encouragement to the people in our lives. The Bible says in Proverbs 15:13 that “A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.” This week, consider how you might offer a kind gesture to someone in your life. Perhaps it means smiling at a stranger, and asking them about their day. These kinds of gestures could open the door to a conversation about Jesus—and we know that He is capable of changing lives. This is Andrew Palau.
