My prompt for ChatGPT was, “Give me a long list of the ways I can encourage someone right now.”

In response, it gave me 130 different ways I can encourage someone. It broke them into the categories of “Things you can say” and ” Noticing something specific.” Followed by “Sometimes encouragement means simply being present,” with 20 more ideas. In total, it listed seven subcategories. The ideas were all simple.

Say, “Don’t give up.”
Tell them how they have positively affected your life.
Sit with them.
Listen without trying to fix everything.
Let them cry.
Bring them dinner.
Buy them coffee.
Bring them their favorite snack.
Help them imagine a better day ahead.
Remind them that they haven’t reached the end of their story.
Pray with them.
Pray for them privately.
Tell them, “I see you.” Or “I hear you.” Or “I believe you.”

There are at least 130 ways you can brighten someone’s week. Sometimes AI can be a catalyst for helping us change the world for the sake of Jesus.