"How To Bless" 

3 John 1:12
"Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul."

It is not just Paul that has such a sweet and tender side. John also expresses repeatedly a sincere affection for believers. For us. We would do well to learn these encouraging verses. The word beloved is archaic and seldom used in everyday talk, but it sure conveys something beautiful. Maybe we should bring the word back into vogue. We too should remind others we are praying for them. Praying for their health and well-being. Not just on a surface level, but down deep in their souls. Let me steal from Scripture, after all it is so quotable. 

"Beloved, I pray today that it is going well with you, that you are in good health and that you are aware in your soul of how deeply blessed you are."  I sure am,
Pastor Fred