The Cost of Encouragement

It doesn't cost a single cent

To speak a word of encouragement.

It doesn't cost to give some cheer

To someone who is in despair.

There's no price for saying a prayer

For someone who is filled with care.

Words and prayer take time and thought,

But definitely don't have to be bought.

We all can certainly afford

Kind and loving, encouraging words.

Words and prayers are absolutely free---

So why not use them as much as can be?

You may have to watch what you spend,

But it doesn't cost to encourage a friend.

So go and encourage someone today--

You can brighten their day by what you say.

--Emily van Rijn