Power Of Words
Once we accept the power of our words, we must decide on their purpose.Words can be as useful as a strong horse ploughing a field or a spark used to start a warm fire on a winter night. They can also rage uncontrollably, destroying what lies in their path. Caring words of support create a safe and intimate friendship. Truthful words spoken in love can offer a friend the opportunity to grow, but spiteful words destroy friendships, and vindictive truth discourages the hearer instead of inspiring them to grow.
Within seconds thoughts become words that slip off our tongue and into the world. Pausing before we speak may seem cumbersome, but it allows us to decide: Is this helpful? Does this need to be said now? What is the best way to say this?
Our words reveal what we care about and they influence others. Is there someone you can encourage today?
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that!
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Amen to that.
Thanks for your comment.
Thanks Jim for a positive reinforcement of what good we can do to each and everyone of us..
Sorry I missed chatting with you when you made your comment. Went biking. Came back and took a nap.
Unfortunately, we says things that we regret and can never take back! Most of the time I try and pick my words before I speak.
Have a great day Lindsy!
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While our words are not as powerful as God's, Proverbs declares that "Death and ... Once we accept the power of our words, we must decide on their purpose
James 3:1-12
You are a good detective! I did get the quote from Dr. Jeremiah in today's daily devotional. I read him every day.
I read James 1: 3-12. Thank you!
I am guilty as charged, when hurt,hurting I have said things in the heat of the moment. only to hate myself afterwards.
Now I feel, Stay away from Negative people,also accept that not everyone thinks the same as I do, and that I am not always right, Can I help somebody today with a smile and a kind word. ? I try and do that each day. From the heart. I ask Gods forgiveness for hurting somebody with my words, even if they had hurt me first. it is irrelevant. Yes as the Bible says 'Out of the Mouth comes the heart... so true. Thanks Jim for alovely blog.