Tucked in my Life Application Bible near 1 Thessalonians chapter is this graphic:  "Checklist for Encouragers", found in verses 11 - 23. This is installment 1 of 2:   Build each other up - verse 5:11 - Point out to someone a quality you appreciate in him or her Give honor to leaders - verse 5:12 - Look for ways to cooperate Think highly of leaders - verse 5:13 -  Withhold your next critical comment about those in positions of responsibility Give wholehearted love - verse 5:13 - Say 'thank you' to your leaders for their efforts Avoid quarreling - verse 5:13 - Search for ways to get along with others Warn the lazy - verse 5:14 - Challenge someone to join you in a project Comfort the frightened - verse 5:14 - Encourage those who are frightened by reminding them of God's promises Tenderly care for the weak - verse 5:14 - Support those who are weak by loving them and praying for them Practice patience - verse 5:14 - Think of a situation that tries your patience and plan ahead of time how you can stay calm * Dear Father in Heaven, help us to think today of one way we can encourage someone else. Amen.