Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. (1 Thessalonians 5:11-13, emphasis added)

Encourage and build up. Acknowledge those who work hard. Hold them in the highest regard in love.

There are many people in each of our lives who God uses to show us His great love. These people often make a daily choice to set aside their own needs and desires to obey God, follow His calling, and serve us. And God, in His word, instructs us to encourage and build up these wonderful people. So let’s do that today by saying thanks.

Today I’d like to invite you to extend a special thank you to the ladies of HelloMornings. There are so many women within the HelloMornings community who offer their time and talents in hopes that we will draw closer to God. Groups leaders, GEMS, registration coordinators, writers, editors, prayer warriors, communications and social media directors, blog experts, exercise gurus, planning gurus, vision casters, and many, mony more come together so that we can have an online place for fellowship, prayer, and Bible study. Let’s encourage and build these ladies up. Let’s tell them how much we appreciate them.

At the end of November I will be giving a gift to someone special from the HelloMornings community. I wish I could give everyone a tangible gift, but since I can’t I need your help. Go to this Facebook post and in the comments tag someone who has made a difference in your HM journey. Also be sure to tell her why you are thankful for her. Your words will be a gift in themselves. Tag as many people as you like and be specific as to why you are thankful for them.

Once you’re done tagging and saying thank you, please like and share the post. Let’s get the word out about this giveaway so that others have the opportunity to say thank you as well.

At the end of the month I will select one lady who has been tagged to receive the handpainted sign that is pictured in the post. (And in case you didn’t notice, that’s the HelloMornings theme verse featured on the sign.) Thank you so much for your willingness to encourage and build up our sisters in Christ. I look forward to reading all your kind words.

Only by grace,

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