{"id":7045594,"date":"2026-08-24T03:59:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T03:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/chose-encouragement-instead-of-offense\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T03:59:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T03:59:18","slug":"chose-encouragement-instead-of-offense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7045594","title":{"rendered":"Chose encouragement instead of offense."},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Friends,<\/p>\n<p>What would shift in your relationships if you chose encouragement instead of offense?<\/p>\n<p>Your words carry so much more weight than you may realize. They don\u2019t just fill space, they shape the entire atmosphere of your relationships. You have the power to bring life, to soften hearts, to strengthen connection, and to reflect the heart of Jesus in the way you speak. And the beautiful part is, this is a choice you get to make every single day.<\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Encouragement instead of Offense\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/njGkUzK6YFM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\u00a0<\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<p>You can choose to be gracious when it would be easier to be critical. You can choose to be generous with your words when others may not deserve it. You can choose to forgive quickly and speak life even when you have every reason not to. That is what sets you apart as a follower of Jesus. Not perfection, but a posture that reflects Him.<\/p>\n<p>Ephesians 4:29 says let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.<\/p>\n<p>Encouragement draws people in. It builds trust. It creates unity. And it keeps your heart free from offense. When you live this way, you are not just improving relationships, you are creating an atmosphere where intimacy with God can grow because your heart stays soft, open, and aligned with Him.<\/p>\n<p>If this is speaking to you, I want to invite you to go deeper with me. Watch or listen to Offense Is the Trap Keeping You From Intimacy With God | Freedom from Offense Part 3 on The Alita Reynolds Show. You can access it through the link waiting for you in my bio or tucked inside my story highlights.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">I\u2019m wildly cheering you! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Alita Reynolds<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83e\udef6 Join our Women of Faith KINGDOM BUILDERS team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenoffaith.com\/give\">GIVE HERE<\/a> <\/strong>to support Women of Faith<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcd1 Alita\u2019s Free Guide: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc8e <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenoffaith.com\/alita-mentoring\">Mentoring with Alita is now available!<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcd6 It\u2019s a joy to have you join our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenoffaith.com\/women-of-faith-bible-study\">Women of Faith Bible Study<\/a><\/strong>. ALL are welcome! Your presence is all that\u2019s needed. We meet online on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Central Time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udd14 Tap the bell icon to get notified when Alita\u2019s next episode releases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2705 Subscribe to the Alita Reynolds Show on <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-alita-reynolds-show-women-of-faith\/id1616531829\">Apple Podcast<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join the Conversation! If this episode resonates with you, click to share it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udfaf We love hearing from you! Leave your thoughts and reflections in the comments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenoffaith.com\/contact-us\">Contact me<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ABOUT ALITA REYNOLDS:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alita Reynolds is the President of Women of Faith, Host of the Alita Reynolds Show, a Certified Master Christian Life Coach (CMCLC), Founder of Women in Media Ministry (WIMM) and a sought-after trainer and speaker. She and her husband, GJ, are the Visionaries of Women of Faith, a global ministry equipping women to live victoriously with Jesus. She lives in Nebraska and has three adult children. 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