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Reaching Out...



As iron sharpens iron, so does a person sharpens another. - Proverbs 27:17

The past week, posts on Thriving Words blog has been centred on Depression, the causes and how to prevent it. Over the course of this past week, different folks reached out to me, both those who are close to me and those I don't even knkw

I realize so many things, most of the folks that reached out to me look pretty okay outwardly, some have a nice job, wonderful and a beautiful smile ateast on the outside but inside of them,  it's a different world altogether. Some are surrounded by people but are so lonely. Some are going through abuse (physical and emotionally). 

One question up for me, how often do we check on our friends and loved ones? I am so guilty of this (I rarely call). A call, a text, a visit could go a long way . perhaps, you haven't seen a particular friend, neighbour of yours for a while, check out why. Check on Your colleagues, your classmates, your church members. Never mind that they don't check on you. Be your neighbour's keeper.

As a leader, are you keeping tabs on your followers and members? Depression is real, loneliness kills faster than you can imagine, so many seemingly happy people go through a lot on the inside. You will be saving lives just by reaching out.

As much as we pray for the depressed, we must learn to reach out. I reached out to someone only to find out the person is depressed and at a very low point. You never couldn't tell unless you reached  out. Don't be developed over by the smiles on people face, many people go through a lot on the Inside.

What Can You Do? Invite someone over for dinner, have picnic. Pray together, share together, Rejoice together and cry together.

We were made for each other. We help each other, we celebrate each other, we build up each other, that is the way God made it.

There are millions and millions of reasons for people to be depressed, perhaps You could be the bearer of good news and joy into their lives, that is only if you reached out.

If you are going through a lot or you are in a challenging period and you need someone to talk to, kindly send a mail to thrivekonsult@gmail.com If you don't mind us calling you back, do drop your name and phone in the mail as well..

There is light at the end of the tunnel, don't go low, come up and aim high....

Good morning and God bless you.... 😊😇🤗

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