Day 13

Ephesians 4:29 ~ “Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you.” (GNT)

We all grew up hearing, “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” I have to say I disagree with this statement. Words hurt, and the damage is sometimes irreparable. When I was five, my stepdad would tell me daily that I was ugly and that I would never be anything in life. To be sure I understood what he had said; he would make me repeat it back to him, I mean, he really drilled it in. Soooo, guess what I grew up believing?! Before I found Christ and realized the truth, I was being just what my stepdad said I was, ugly and nobody! I want to remind you today, that words are powerful! Be kind with your speech, even if you don’t get kind words back. Say things out of love and compassion for others, not out of spite. Take a moment to compliment someone; it may be the only good thing they hear today. If you know someone who’s going through a rough time, they may need to hear from you that they can make it. Speak things that will change someone’s life for the better, not make it worse. The power of life or death is in your tongue...which one will you choose?