A Positive Influence

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Encouragement for your daily walk with God

As a Christ follower, your life is a potential blessing to everyone you meet. That’s right, your life affects those you meet positively or negatively, whether you intend it or not.

An important question to ask is “Are others strengthened and encouraged in their faith because of your relationship?” And, “Do you see others in terms of what they can do for you or how you can enrich them?”

There’s no question how Paul answered those questions. He desired to leave a spiritual blessing with others he met. The Christ followers at Rome are a prime example. He had not yet been to Rome, yet he longed to visit and encourage them—to build them up. He consistently prayed for them (Romans 1:10). And even before he visited them, he wrote a letter to them. We know that letter as the Book of Romans, a letter consider by many Christ followers as the most beloved book in the New Testament.

We would do well to follow Paul’s example and leave a spiritual blessing as we go about our daily activities. Opportunities are all around us; to strengthen our parents or children, our friends, our co-workers or classmates, and other Christ followers. When we put our self-centeredness aside, we can focus on blessing others instead of seeking blessings from others.

Paul had a quality ministry like that and you can have it too. As you go about your day, strive to be a positive influence on everyone you meet!

For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established. (Romans 1:11)