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“Two people can accomplish more than twice as much as one; they get a better return for their labor. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But people who are alone when they fall are in real trouble” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10).
I read the other day that it is a scientific fact that geese honk to encourage each other as they fly across the country...they honk to encourage birds in the front of the formation to keep up speed, constantly encouraging the rest of the flock. If one goose falls out of formation, several other geese fall out too. None fly alone. The leadership among the flock honks the loudest. They bring their friends along with encouragement. This is such a great principle to learn and to incorporate into your life. For me, I think about Kelvin who is my partner sent from God to "do" life together. Am I doing a good job "honking" him along? All through the bible we are directed to be an encouragement to the oppressed...to one another. Are those around you encouraging to you ...or better yet...are you encouraging to the ones around you? Learn how to be a "honker" and nothing will stop you from defeating the enemy.

Hebrews 3:13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness.

Hebrews 10:25 Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Isaiah 1:17 Seek justice, encourage the oppressed.

Romans 12:7-8 If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously, if it is showing mercy, let him do cheerfully.

1 Thessalonians 4:18 Therefore encourage each other with these words.