Let’s do this well together

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up” 1 Thessalonians Ch. 5 v.11

Success! The main task I set for myself during these weeks of lockdown has been accomplished and my website with its on-line shop is up and running. I have learned so much in the process of creating the site and there was a point where I almost threw in the towel! But then came encouragement from a friend and I gave it one more go. That was the point where things started to fall into place. Persistence paid off! Of course, someone with more technical understanding would have done the task in a fraction of the time I took and the whole thing would look more streamlined and I intend to have an expert with web design skills to tidy up my handiwork at some point. But without the encouragement of a friend, I would have given up and if I had given up, I would not have the sense of achievement I am enjoying at this moment.
One thing we can all do for each other in these strange times, is to give words of encouragement.
When we sense that a friend is struggling with a task, with an issue, with the way this lockdown is dragging on, we can offer encouragement and help that person persist a little longer.
Rathlin Island lies just a few miles off Ballycastle and claims to have the famous cave where Robert the Bruce encountered a persistent spider building a web, and although he was on the point of giving up his struggle to lead his people to nationhood, he felt inspired to say “ If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.”
Is there someone you could encourage today? Maybe just hearing your voice on the phone saying “ How are you?” will be all that person needs.