Saying Goodbye

Exciting news! Major life changes! And the future of Draw Near. All these are discussed in this episode. We also take a few moments to consider the problems with the way we typically say goodbye and the need to encourage one another. Why should we express gratitude and not take for granted that those closest to us know how much we love and care for them.

Mentioned in this episode:

Hebrews 10:24-25
and let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Romans 15:2
let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him.

1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Romans 15:5
May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,

St Pauls examples of praise and thanksgiving for others:
I thank my God every time I remember you.
I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers.

St Therese on edifying others:
Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.

A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a despondent soul.

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