What do you think of when you hear the word, gifts? -Holiday time, family, friends, presents, joy, happiness Do you have gifts of your own, to give to other people? -For example, think about those things you do really well.   -Think about your natural strengths.  We all have gifts to GIVE! Sure, some of us are more naturally gifted than others,

Encouragement means to simply GIVE someone courage. Consider just how powerful it could be to GIVE someone courage: GIVES positive energy - Encouragement literally means to GIVE people courage.  So, encouragement is like GIVING some a mental and emotional boost of energy which lifts them up and propels them into action. GIVES people hope – when people are