WRITE NOTES OF ENCOURAGEMENT

The power of words is immense. A well-chosen word has often been enough to stop a Air Force has changed defeat into victory and saved an

empire.

LES ... NOTING PRACTICE IN ACTION

I always love to see the shrines of the great leaders. You can tell a lot of people watching where they work. Recently I was in the office that John has in his house, where he made most of his meditations, where dreams , writes and creates. Among his memorabilia , an impressive collection of works by John Wesley . In fact, it may be one of the largest private art collections of its kind. And also I am a student of Wesley , I was curious . "What is your most prized piece in this collection ? ' I asked , pointing to a shelf of old books. "I think it is a letter signed by John Wesley and a postscript to his brother Charles ," he answered me , as he led me to where I had framed on the wall . "Is an important letter ? ' I asked , trying to decipher the handwriting Wesley . " It's a letter to a friend where you are giving advice on how to be a father. I appreciate it very much because it was written by own hand and signature of Wesley " he replied , adding :" But in terms of important letters Wesley , then we have to consider that he wrote to William Wilberforce. " In 1791 , William Wilberforce was facing a daunting defeat in his attempt to abolish traffic slaves in England , "he explained . "It was then that he received a letter from John Wesley . That letter , which now is famous , come to be the source of continued strength for the rest of his life. " John searched his files that spoke of the theme 'breath' and find the text of the letter and read it to me aloud high :

London, February 26, 1791 Dear Sir :

Unless that is inspired by the divine power ... do not see how I can carry out their glorious enterprise , opposing to that execrable villainy which is the scandal of religion , of England, and of human nature . Unless God I have raised for this, exhaust the opposition of men and devils . But " if

God is with you , who can oppose it ? ' Do all they are stronger than God? Oh , "be not weary in well-doing ! " Continue in the name of God and in the power of His strength , until even ( the vilest American slavery ever to be under the sun ) vanishes in His power ... Who that has guided his youth , continue strengthening it in this and all things, is the prayer of , Your affectionate servant ,

J. Wesley

"Four days later" recalled John , " Wesley died . And once again , Wilberforce was defeated when the Parliament voted to abolish slavery. Finally , Wilberforce managed to win , but in the inter83 medium, was vilified and faced countless frustrations. Their opponents came to challenge him to a duel and tried to kill him . " John continued: " More than once he was tempted to stop fighting , but every time I wanted to discouragement Dam it, went to Wesley 's letter . And every time I read it , it was like the first time. He never failed to give encouragement and forces . "If you do not believe in the power of the written encouraging after reading this note ," John said, " probably never believe . " I can assure you that John believes in that power. I have received many notes of encouragement from you for years and still I keep many of them. They may not have the historical value of the note by Wesley to Wilberforce , but for me are invaluable .

A MOMENT WITH JOHN ... TEACHING MAXWELL STYLE

If you have not guessed, I 'm a real history buff . Let me tell you the rest of the story : In 1806 , after a tireless work 20 years , Wilberforce finally got the amendment to abolish the slave trade was passed by Parliament. Twenty-eight years later, on July 31, 1834 , slavery became illegal

throughout the British Empire , thus freeing about 800,000 slaves. Although he did not live to see his dream fulfilled , since he died on August 5, 1833 , no one did more than William Wilberforce for the disappearance of slavery in the British Empire. Wilberforce died as one of the most esteemed men of his age and was buried in Westminster Abbey . Part of his epitaph reads : as was eminent in every department of public work , and leader in every work of charity, either to alleviate the temporal and spiritual needs of his neighbor . His name will always be identified those efforts that , by the blessing of God , they eliminated England the guilt of the African slave trade , and paved the way for the abolition of slavery in each colony of the Empire. Wilberforce had given his whole life and his political career for a great cause : Ending slavery. However, perhaps he had not prevailed had it not been for that letter of encouragement from John Wesley . For many years I have believed in the power of the written notes of encouragement, long before he received the letter of Wesley as a gift from the brethren of the church Skyline serve as your pastor. In fact, it was while conducting this I asked them to church staff members every Monday devote time to write handwritten notes to parishioners. Written notes do not have to come from someone famous so they can animate. A kind word that comes Heart is always well received . If you have never perfected the practice of sending handwritten notes to people, then I want to encourage you to try this way to earn often forgotten people : Behold the why:

NOTES OF ENCOURAGEMENT HAVE A PERSONAL TOUCH

Today we communicate via phone , digital pagers, cellular phones, faxes, e-mail and the Internet . With such a hurried pace that lead our lives , who has time to write the old fashioned way ? However, the more desirable it becomes our communication more is temporary . We have forgotten what is significant that the personal touch. Few things can beat a note

handwritten by a real person. When you read the thoughts of someone who respects his writings own hand , that really means a lot. The postal service of the United States regularly work six days a week. Annually , workers Post handled 170 billion letters . However, in this vast sea mail , officials say the cards staffs are less than 4% of the total. On average then, you need to receive 25 cards before you arrive one containing a personal word. More than ever, a handwritten note can communicate to people that you care for them.

NOTES REPRESENTING AN INVESTMENT WRITER

In his book The Power of Encouragement ( The power of the stimulus) , friend David Jeremiah says, " The breath written comes straight from the heart , without interruption and without inhibitions. That is why it is so powerful.

" Do not you think it is right? " The breath is written straight from the heart , without interruption and without inhibitions. That is why it is so powerful. "

- David Jeremiah

Nineteenth century writer Walt Whitman fought for years for someone to be interested in his poetry. He discouraged much . One day he received a note saying : " Dear sir , I am not blind to the worth of the wonderful gift Leaves of Grass ( Leaves of Grass ) . I consider it the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that has been written in America . I greet you at the beginning of a great career . " It was signed by Ralph Waldo Emerson. I cannot imagine what would have happened to Whitman if Emerson had not invested in it to write those friendly words. That note was like fresh air for Whitman, who breathed the stimulus and thus was inspired to keep writing . But you do not have to be a professional writer to make a

difference in life a person . Merely take time to write is evidence of their desire to invest in it.

NOTES ARE REMEMBERED LONG AFTER THE WRITER HAS FORGOTTEN

For years , I 've made up my mind to write personal notes to others . Usually I forget what written , but occasionally someone who received a note from me shows me and tells me of the great stimulus that was for him or her. It is in those moments that I remember the constant and repetitive encouragement that people receive a word written . You do not know if something else writes to illuminate them during their darkest moments or sustained over difficult times. In the first book Chicken Soup for the Soul , the teacher, Sister Helen Mrosla recounts how timely task in class became a source of encouragement for their students. One day, when their high school students math class were very irritable, asked them to write something they liked of their peers. She then compiled the results at the weekend and delivered the following Monday. Years later, one of his students , Mark , died in Vietnam. She and some of her former classmates were found at the funeral. Then Mark's father told the group : " They found this on Mark when pocket died " and showed a rather shabby paper. It was the role that he had received from his teacher for many years. After that, Charlie , one of the co- Mark said, " I keep mine in the desk drawer ." The wife Chuck said , " Chuck put his in our wedding album ." "I also save my mine," Marilyn said, " in

daily . " Vicky , one of the students , reached into her purse and pulled out her role really run out and showed it to his teacher and his former colleagues . All had treasured the kind words of encouragement they had received. That's the power of a few kind words.

LES ... recap

When given a written note to another person , generally perceived as more authentic and genuine than the spoken word. Perhaps you will take some time cost to write notes to others because he thinks verbally praising people is enough. If so , you might be surprised by recent research on the

subject of authenticity, which found that when given a written note to another person , generally perceived as more authentic genuine and that the word hablada. There are no doubts about the value of the notes of encouragement written to others.

To apply the teaching of John to his own life ...

Forget: From being a perfect writer rather write with heart.

ask yourself: What can be said to be incentive for someone now and in the future?

do it: Take an hour today to write several notes to some people with the sole purpose of encouraging them .

Remember: Words have the power to stimulate even long after the writer has forgotten .