Have you paid attention to your words lately?
Words – whether within our own thoughts, spoken or written, have the power to transform the world we live in. It has the power to inspire, encourage, uplift and make a difference in someone else’s life, as much as it has the power to hurt, de-grade, insult, discourage and ruin a person’s reputation and life.
“Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:18
A Speaker…am not, much more a public speaker. It takes time for me to warm up to a person before I’m into a conversation with someone.
I am a greeter though….greetings that may be nothing to some or may go unnoticed at times but could also mean the world to one.
{You said hello, greeted me with a good morning, asked me how I was doing and send me off with a good day, these words that might be simple and everyday words to most of us have save my life and sanity, you took the time to let me know that you care…that I matter.}
I am also careful with my words. I stay away from people and keep my silence when I am mad or upset, situations where emotions can get the best of me, where hurtful and regretful words are better left unsaid. Words that can be forgiven but not forgotten, words that can leave a remarkable scar…
{Thank you for keeping your silence when it is needed the most.}
And what about those words that heal a broken spirit, that inspire a troubled mind and encourage a weary heart? Those words of comfort to those who are sick and lost, those words that feed the heart and soul…
{You told me that God loves me, that I am special to Him, that I can do it, that you understand, that you are praying for me and God is holding my hand, that you love me…..do you know that it made a difference in my life?}
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” James 3:17
And then, there are those words that hurt, that discourage – those words that invoked anger and fear and hatred – those words that robbed someone of their ability to dream and believe in themselves…..of their life?
….those hurtful, insulting, criticizing, judging, belittling words that are written, spoken, posted, tweeted – the ones that get the more likes – the more comments? Sad but true….
{You criticized the way I walk, tweeted or posted about my inability to talk, even noticed my taste of clothes and my parking of choice and belittle me as a whole.}
“My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:2-3
Our words – at its finest when used to inspire others to find the best in themselves.
“Words which do not give the light of Christ increase the darkness.” Mother Teresa
Have you paid attention to your words lately?
“The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks.” – Luke 6:45
All good things,
Charina
Amazing post on words. Very thought provoking. We all need to guard our words and watch what we say. Sometimes silence is best!
Thanks for stopping by my little corner Amy. I’d like to add that maybe…not guard?, but rather be considerate with our words
All good things!
Your absolutely right, my choice of words may not have been completely accurate, but you understood what I was trying to say. Thanks!
Amy, I know what you are trying to say. I hope you didn’t take it the wrong way. I just think that “if we guard” what we are going to say, we end up not saying what we need to say but where as if we are considerate with it, we can probably get it across without hurting anyone. Blessings!