A Checklist For Encouragers

Build each other up: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Point out to someone a quality you appreciate in him or her)
Respect leaders: 1 Thessalonians 5:12 (Look for ways to cooperate with others and influence them to greater achievement)
Hold leaders in highest regard: 1 Thessalonians 5:13 (Hold back your next critical comment about those in positions of responsibility. Say “thank you” to your leaders for their efforts; pray for them regularly)
Live in peace: 1 Thessalonians 5:13 (Seek ways to get along with others)
Warn those who are lazy: 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (Challenge someone to join you in a project)
Encourage the timid: 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (Encourage those who are timid by reminding them of God’s promises; help them see themselves from God’s perspective)
Help the weak: 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (Support those who are weak by loving them and praying for them)
Be patient: 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (Think of a situation that tries your patience and plan ahead of time how you can stay calm)
Resist revenge: 1 Thessalonians 5:15 (Instead of planning to get even with those who mistreat you, do good to them)
Be joyful: 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (Remember that even in the midst of turmoil, God is in charge)
Pray continually: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (God is always with you – talk to him)
Give thanks: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (Make a list of all the gifts God has given you, giving thanks to God for each one)
Do not put out the Spirit’s fire: 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (Cooperate with the Spirit the next time he prompts you to participate in kingdom work)
Do not treat prophecies with contempt: 1 Thessalonians 5:20 (Receive God’s Word from those who teach it or speak His Word)
Avoid every evil: 1 Thessalonians 5:22 (Avoid situations where you will be drawn into temptation; plan your way of escape)
Count on God’s help: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (Realize that the Christian life is to be lived not in our own strength but through God’s power)

via Life Application Study Bible