Whether we are an adult or child, words have power and how we use them has a profound impact for good or for bad, whether we intend them too or not. I am sure each of us can remember something that was said that was hurtful and how it shaped our view of ourselves to the negative. My hope is that you also have a memory of positive things that were said, that helped and encouraged you. My prayer for each of us today, is found in Psalm 19:14:
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer".
Below are a few more examples of what Gods' word has to say about "our" words.
James 1:26 "If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless".
Luke 6:45. "The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks".
Proverbs 29:20 "Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him".
Proverbs 16:23-24 "The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body".
James 3:1-12 "Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire"!
Lord, help us to remember your words and make you a proud parent by what we say and do, in Jesus name I pray.
Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKfhlHoemPI
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