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June  •  Day 22

Encourage the Next Generation

Day 173 of 365  •  FRIENDS

The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their gray hair.

Proverbs 20:29 (ESV)

Proverb Truth

I remember how much a few encouraging words meant when I was younger. Someone believing in me. Someone noticing potential. Someone speaking life into dreams that were still taking shape.

I think young men today need older men who will look them in the eye and say: “You can do this.” “God has His hand on your life.” “Stay faithful.”

Those words matter. More than we realize.

Jesus in Action

Jesus constantly called greatness out of ordinary people. He saw fishermen and envisioned apostles. Love always sees potential.

Forged Wisdom

Epictetus wrote: “Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.” Perhaps one of the greatest sermons we preach is the life we live.

The No Limits Challenge

Encourage a younger person today.

Prayer

Father, help me use my words to build people up. Teach me to encourage, inspire, and point others toward You. Amen.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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