the greatest gift

wow, do I have the greatest friends in the world :) Today is sort of a stressful day for me, so this will be short. I have three tests today.... yes, three. However, I am not too worried because I have friends who are constantly encouraging me! It's only 9:30 and five friends have already said good luck and that they are praying for me today. Encouragement could lift someone's day out of the dirt. Romans 12:6 says,

"We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully."

I am blessed to say that my friends are friends of encouragement. I am overwhelmed by love right now! How cool is it to know that you are loved? Thank you, friends, for always encouraging me, uplifting me, praying for me, and for giving me confident boosters (you know who you are :).

Go tell someone a word of encouragement. I promise you will make their day!