But as for you, 

be strong and do not lose courage, 

for there is reward for your work.

2 Chronicles 15:7 AMP

Author Mary DeMuth posted this verse on X (used to be Twitter) with these words:

"Friend, there is reward for your work.

Keep going. 

Persevere."

The prophet Azariah encouraged King Asa with these words, Mary DeMuth shared them and encouraged others, and now you have them. 

Be encouraged.

Work can be difficult, draining, defeating at times. 

Whether that's the work of being a friend, supporter, parent, employee, manager, teacher, boss, student, pastor, farmer, or wherever you find yourself today. Whether that's physical, emotional, mental, spiritual work or some combination, it isn't always easy, joyful, or fulfilling. There's days.

So bear with. 

Don't lose heart. 

There is reward (I wonder if we miss that sometimes, what's the reward that you skip past, don't see or acknowledge?)

So be encouraged beloved.

And just as Azariah encouraged King Asa, and Mary encouraged me, who in your world could do with a word of courage today?

Who could do with hearing from you that they're on your mind, in your heart?

Let them know. 

#monday

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#beanencourager