2007-10-17 17:34:47 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
All words of encouragement are a form of blessing.
But not all blessings are words of encouragement.
2007-10-17 19:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by pwwatson8888 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think words of encouragement can definitely bless someone who is discouraged. However, when I think of blessings, I don't just think of words. I also think of action taking place. Let me give you an example: If you were starving and homeless, which would make you feel more blessed? Having someone come to you and say I am praying for you and I hope you eventually find food to eat and a place to stay, or having someone come to you with food and giving you shelter? Of course you'd want the food and shelter. That would be more of a blessing to you, because this would actually solve your problem. Words are wonderful, but I prefer seeing words in action. That is the real blessing!
2007-10-17 17:42:39 · answer #2 · answered by Jackie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, while it is true that when someone is depressed a kind and loving word can lift that one's spirit, if a person has a physical problem of say hunger, or disability or something someone can help with, wouldn't it be more of a blessing to actually give the help the person needs rather than just encouragingly say be well fed and on your way. I cannot see how this could be either encouraging or blessing someone with a problem.
2007-10-17 18:55:55 · answer #3 · answered by I speak Truth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Words of encouragement so exactly that-encourage and blessing a person can come in many ways, like, if you needed a hundred dollars and I gave it to you, then I would be blessing you.
2007-10-18 09:01:34 · answer #4 · answered by *DestinyPrince* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Words of encouragement can BE a blessing to a person,
but "blessing" a person is asking God for specific things for that person.
2007-10-17 17:46:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Encouraging words from a beautiful girl like you is a blessing to me in my book.
2007-10-17 17:39:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Words of encouragement are not blessings in them selves. But if they are taken to heart by the person you are giving them to, they can sure be a blessing to that person.
2007-10-17 17:39:33 · answer #7 · answered by jenx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes basically just different aspect, one is human blessing and the other is a holy blessing. They basically work the same to some extent. This is what God wants us to do, encourage one an other, help thy neighbor.
2007-10-17 19:57:02 · answer #8 · answered by inteleyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems to me when you are giving someone your blessings, you want everything good for them. And I think giving your blessings is, to most people, recieved as a form of encouragement.
2007-10-17 17:53:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
words of encouragement are giving the person a mental boost, almost like an inner lift....blessing the person is asking God to intervene and protect them
2007-10-17 17:38:06 · answer #10 · answered by Stephanie M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋