????Are Your Words Speaking Life?
Arthur Gordon was cleaning out the family home when he came across something he found to be of great value. It was a trunk full of family letters. They chronicled the events of past generations in expressions of loyalty and affection and delight that were rarely verbalized in his immediate family.
One writer said, “Have I told you lately what a wonderful person you are? Never forget how much your friends and family love and admire you.”
Another letter said, “You don’t know how much your visit meant to us! When you left, I felt as if the sun had stopped shining.”
Gordon said, “I don’t know what generation of my family put a stop to the release of such emotions. But I do know that it seriously interferes with one of the deepest of all human needs, the desire for acceptance and approval. Why, then, wanting to hear those words so much ourselves, do we deny them so often to others?”
The Book of wisdom, Proverbs 16:24 tells us, ”Pleasant words are a honeycomb; sweet to the soul and healing to the bones”
Our words are so powerful and have such an impact on others. As Christians, we should be enablers and encouragers. Our words should heal, bless, and bring peace.
Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
We all can give words of blessings and healing. Will you try it? When you speak, speak positive things. Bless someone today. Use your words to bring healing and sweetness. We could all use some of that.
Let us pray
Heavenly Father, help me to deliberately change my negative words. May I intentionally transform them into words that bring life, no matter what challenges are placed before me. Words of faith, strength, courage, success, confidence, trust, peace, happiness and joy. These are just some of the positive attributes I want to speak into my life, and into others. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
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