We have all been there, in a place where regardless of how admirably we performed, it was never good enough.  The doors to success and encouragement were closed to us.  What causes us throw roadblocks up for each other?  Why must we never let the other person feel they are special or extraordinary?  Do they deserve it?  Have you heard someone discourage "undeserved praise". Christ made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. He brought redemption to this pain filled world.   We are children of God.  We are joint heirs with Abraham.  Do we deserve it? When we give of ourselves, our gifts, our talents, our encouragement to another person, whether they deserve it or not, this world becomes a better place. The world can be a better place because we are here.  Another person can live up to their fullest potential because of a helping hand or an encouraging word.Today, Father God, help us to reach out to others.  Let us live in the light you shined before us.  Let us shower blessings and encouragement to each other as you have blessed us; whether we deserved it or not.  Let us see the greatness in each other as radiant children made in your image.  Amen