Pep Talk
We encourage with our actions. We also encourage when we listen. One of our greatest methods of encouragement is with our words. A pep talk works wonders.
When we land down in the dumps, we need a good pick-me-up.
A pep talk encourages or builds confidence.
We see this during sports events. Coaches gather their teams around them and rouse them to:
- Get back in the game.
- Do their best.
- Never give up.
- Win, win, win!
Cheerleaders lead fans to cheer their teams to victory. Schools or teams hold pep rallies to prepare for big games.
Pep talks occur in more than sports.
- Parents encourage children.
- Teachers inspire students.
- Friends support one another.
- Churches nurture members and the world around them.
Everyone needs encouragement.
Hard times come. That’s life. We can’t encourage everyone. That’s reality. Yet, we can urge those around us to keep on keeping on. That’s hope.
“Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness” (Hebrews 3:13 NIV).
Thanks to Joyce Cordell for the suggestion and to Parker Davis for the photo.
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8 thoughts on “Pep Talk”
So true. We all need encouragement, and we can all offer encouragement.
Have you thought about analyzing “works wonders” as another expression? You used it in this piece.
Thank you for your encouragement, Tracy. Thanks also for the suggestion. I had not thought about writing on that one.
Always enjoy your posts ma’am. So educational, and love how they keep phrases from our past alive.
This has been a fun venture, J.D. I never dreamed it would grow as it has.
Thank you for this inspiring message to remind us to be an encourager. And thank you for your wonderful example of encouraging. You are a good role model for us, Diana.
Thank you so much, Katherine. I appreciate your encouragement more than you can imagine. Happy Easter!
So true. We all need a pep talk now and then. May we be a people who bring encouragement to those around us. “We can urge those around us to keep on keeping on.”
Thank you for your encouragement, Joanne. I pray we always remain people who encourage others to keep on keeping on. Blessings on your life and outreach.