984) Sometimes encouragement is worth more than money can buy. If we are in difficult circumstances, jobs, marriages, parenting and more, receiving regularly a word or two of encouragement can be transformative.

Paul knew this need for encouragement was vital. In Romans 1:11-12, he speaks of mutual encouragement. Paul knew that not only did he need to encourage others, but that he also needed it himself and he regularly seeks it.

It’s important that you allow people in your life who you can encourage and will also encourage you.