Men need encouragement from each other, but each man is unique in how he both receives that encouragement and whom is qualified (matched) to enact said encouragement.
And there's no doubt that the most effective encouragement comes from within a relationship that's authentic. Where men know each other through and through.
Considering these truths, most men are unwilling to encourage. They're either too self-focused or simply prideful. Therefore, finding week to week encouragement can be very challenging.
When all hope is lost, one can encourage himself whilst looking to the promises of God in Scripture, and these are good things. Taking that into account, life's circumstances often do come to bear, restricting encouragement as such.
But, when available, pursue encouragement from other men whom you respect. It is such a gift to be known and to hear firsthand what you already know though cannot remember.
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