Words

It is a well known fact that words have the ability to build up or to destroy. Years ago I sat listening to a devotional about the tongue, and it has stuck with me.
The tongue is sharp and can cut like a blade (and now a days we don't even have to say the words, we can hide behind computers and internet access and not have to look the person in the eye). Once the words are out, yes they can be forgiven, but they are not easily forgotten. I have been hurt by words often in my life, and yes, I have spoken (or typed) words that have hurt others as well. I am aware of the damage that words spoken in haste, defensiveness, hurt or anger can do.

The words on the wall in my office are "May the words of my mouth be pleasing in your sight ..." Psalm 19:14. That is my desire, for because I am aware of the possible damage, I want to be constantly reminded to seek Father before I speak.

I have also been thinking about the meaning of some "little" words. When I read the Bible I have learned to pay close attention to the "little" (yet powerful) words. Take Romans 8:31 "If God is FOR us, who is against us?" or, John 10:10 "The thief has ONLY come to seek, kill and destroy"; 2Cor 5:17 "If anyone be IN Christ, they are a new creation..."; Rom 8:38,39 "For I am convinced that neither death NOR life, NOR angels, NOR principalities, NOR things present, NOR things to come, NOR powers, NOR height, NOR depth, NOR any other created thing shall separate you from the love of God...". I could continue but you get the point; there is power in words; whether big or small.

If one little word can hold such impact when reading the word of God and His promises to us; just think about how much of an impact our words have on people?

Father, speak truth through me, but remind me to stop first and lean on you for YOUR words.

That's all for now

Jacqueline