The Power of Our Words
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue . . . ” warns Proverbs 18:21. Have you ever been on the receiving end of life-giving words? Then, at other times, has something cruel or unkind been spoken to you, where the words lodged in your brain, bringing you sorrow each time you recalled them?
This very day, you will have many opportunities to use your words. In our interactions with the people who cross our paths—family, friends, co-workers or complete strangers—we can utter words that instill hope, wholeness and courage to others. Or our statements can kill—dashing dreams, crushing confidence and dragging someone’s spirit down.
Whether we are speaking face-to-face, talking on the phone or even using our digital tongues in a comment thread or text message, remember this: Our words are powerful, and they have consequences. Will your words be a weapon of demolition or a wonderful tool that creates something of beauty?
May we be ever mindful of the way our words might im-pact those to whom we speak. Let’s aspire to use our speech with godly purpose.
To build . . . not to break. To bless . . . not to badger. To praise . . . not to pounce.
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