Proverbs 16:24 says:
(NIV) Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
(NLT) Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
1 Thess 5:11 says:
(Message) So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind.
(NCV) So encourage each other and give each other strength, just as you are doing now.
Let me quote from another article…
To grow in becoming a better encourager, consider three actions points to implement in your rhythms of life and leadership.
- When you walk into a room with your spouse, your kids, or those under your care at church—really, any leadership setting—try and make a discipline out of speaking words of encouragement in short bursts of improvised blessing. Just make a habit out of it. Make the first thing that comes out of your mouth a simple word of encouragement.
- Many years ago at a conference, I remember Bill Hybels saying that every day when he came into the office he would start the day by writing out five hand-written notes of encouragement to five of the hundreds of people who were under his pastoral authority. This stuck with me for a reason. It’s powerful.
- Have parties with your people. And when you do, make a habit of publicly blessing those under your care with words of life in the presence of all those gathered. This will set an amazing tone for the whole group and the person being recognized will be immensely blessed.
From the Gospel Coalition blog.