Rise Up! You're Stronger Than You Think!

Greetings, Joyful Friends!

Hello, you incredible soul! It’s Jon the Encourager here, back with another dose of joy to light up your inbox and your heart. Today, I’ve got a message that’s been simmering in my spirit, just waiting to leap off the page and into your life. Are you ready? Let’s dive in!

The Strength You Didn’t Know You Had
Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs, doesn’t it? One minute you’re cruising along, and the next, you’re staring down a challenge that feels like a mountain you’ll never climb. Maybe it’s a dream that seems too big, a setback that’s knocked you flat, or a season where you’re just plain tired. I’ve been there, friend—and I bet you have too. But here’s the truth that hit me like a sunrise after a long night: You are stronger than you think.

Think about it. Every time life has pushed you to the edge, you’ve found a way to keep going. That time you thought you’d never recover? You did. That moment you felt too small to stand up? You stood anyway. There’s a fire in you, a resilience that doesn’t quit, even when you’re tempted to. You’re not just surviving—you’re thriving, even if it doesn’t always feel that way.

A Little Spark to Fan the Flame
Let me tell you about a guy I met once—call him Sam. Sam was a quiet type, worked a regular job, nothing flashy. But one day, his world turned upside down: a flood wiped out his home, his savings, everything. Most folks would’ve thrown in the towel, but not Sam. He started over—one plank, one nail, one day at a time. Years later, I saw him again, standing in front of a house he’d rebuilt with his own hands, grinning ear to ear. “I didn’t know I could do it,” he told me, “until I had to.”

That’s you, too. You’ve got a Sam-sized strength inside, waiting for its moment. Maybe it’s showing up already—through the late nights you’ve powered through, the kindness you’ve shared when you had nothing left, or the courage to take one more step when you wanted to stop. You’re building something beautiful, even when the tools feel heavy.

Your Joy Challenge This Month
Here’s my encouragement for you today: Stop doubting your strength and start celebrating it. Take a minute—right now—and think of one time you overcame something you never thought you could. Write it down. Stick it on your mirror, your fridge, your dashboard—somewhere you’ll see it. Let it remind you that you’re a warrior, a builder, a force of nature wrapped in a human heart. Then, go tackle one thing this week that scares you just a little. You’ve got this—I promise.

A Final Word to Lift You Up
You’re not here by accident, friend. The world needs your grit, your guts, your glow. So rise up—shake off the dust, square your shoulders, and step into the strength that’s been yours all along. You’re tougher than the toughest storms, and I’m cheering you on every step of the way.

Until next time, keep shining—you’re a joy to behold!

With all the encouragement I can muster!

Love,
Jon the Encourager

P.S. I’d love to hear about your victories—big or small! Hit reply and tell me how you’re rising up this month. Your story might just light up someone else’s day in a future edition!