11. An encourager often doesn’t realize how much he or she might actually be encouraging another. Rather, this person is fully present in another’s life, fully engaged with that person. Never underestimate the power of God working through your presence with another.
12. An encourager builds another up instead of focusing on how that person does not measure up. The encourager does not communicate empty, flattering words. Rather the encourager focuses on behavior that is good, right, and even exemplary behaviors and actions.
13. An encourager has a way of communicating real value to another instead of communicating a critique reminding that person that she or he is inadequate or “less than.”
14. An encourager never loses sight of what another might be doing that is noble or virtuous. Some people become so focused on another’s failings that the person is left feeling hopeless.
15. An encourager can help another make a comeback long after that person has failed. So many people fail and then assume that they are permanently disqualified from ever being cherished and valued by God again.
16. An encourager understands that people are often encouraged in various ways. For example, sometimes the most encouraging thing one can do is to really listen to another. At other times, it might be especially encouraging for a person to be present at a significant event, such as a funeral, wedding, shower, retirement reception, etc.
17. An encourager may be outgoing and gregarious. Or, this person more introverted and a person of few words. God can use a person to encourage through his or her own personality through a word, a smile, a hug, or in any number of ways.
18. An encourager knows the value of paying attention to another. In a culture that is distracted through technology, social media, etc., this can be huge!
19. An encourager communicates hope. Some live with constant verbal abuse, put downs, insults, and words of contempt. Far too many people live in environments that are discouraging, demoralizing and toxic. Many people need a word of hope.