Todays Devotion: May 21 Powerful Words Then God said, Let there be light; and there was light. Genesis 1:3 Recommended Reading James 3:1-12 In the beginning God spoke and it was. His words created something out of nothing. While our words are not as powerful as Gods, Proverbs declares that Death and life are in the power of the tongue (18:21a). 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. Martin Luther King Jr. Read-thru-the-Bible Nehemiah 1-3
Posted on: Wed, 21 May 2014 09:52:42 +0000
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