Words. They can build a person up just as well as they can destroy a person. Words. They are so important and yet underrated. “Communication is key.” Words.

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

Ephesians 4:29

Gossip. It may be true but that don’t make it right. Don’t believe everything you hear just because you like the person that’s talking. Don’t agree with every thing you’re told just because you prefer the person speaking. Don’t take sides especially if you’re only hearing one. Gossip. Details given with no hesitation and most of the time unconfirmed. Words.

It’s good that there’s always two sides to a story but so sad that all too often only one side is heard.

There’s always two sides and a truth to every story.

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

Psalm 19:4

I pray that my words may be only edifying. I pray that my conversations be done in good spirit. I pray that my words are sanctified and acceptable to God. I pray that my attitude and outlook chooses to answer correctly and keep silent when wise.

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” may be one of the biggest lies that I have ever heard. Words can hurt just as much as words can bring healing. I wish there was a way to take back words that I have said in situations past. I wish that I could go back and change circumstances so some words wouldn’t have had to never been said. I can’t change what has happened but I can forgive. I can move forward and better my myself — my words.

This is something that has been on my heart that I feel like God is trying to work on me about. I’m not talking about foul language. I’m talking about how things are spoken and the reason behind why things are said. I don’t want to be guilty of being someone else’s downfall. I realize that I can’t control how others perceive me but I can do my part to make sure I know and God knows that my heart means absolutely no harm and I want to be found pleasing in His sight, even in my conversation.

“Oh, be careful little mouth what you say… For the Father up above He is looking down in love. Oh, be careful little mouth what you say.”

If you feel like you have been wronged with words:

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Matthew 5:44

That can feel like a gut punch but it’s the best remedy. Sometimes in situations, talking would do no good and it’s better to leave well enough alone, move on, grow from it, correct your mistakes, and pray. Pray for yourself. Pray for the other souls involved. This is so hard but so truthful. I wish I could change things but I cannot. Only God can and prayer is a very powerful tool that we have that He can work through to make a situation smoother than we could ever imagine!

Hurting people hurt people. For those that have hurt me, I pray for them. For those that I am afraid I have hurt, I pray for them too. I pray that forgiveness can be found for both sides. I pray that healing can be received. I pray that we can rejoice together in Heaven for how we overcome obstacles that the enemy tried to use against us. There ain’t one person I know that I would not want to stroll over Heaven with. I can’t wait to walk up beside someone that I know overcame some hard times and worship with them.

Words. Use them wisely.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue:…

Proverbs 18:21

I want my words to be edifying and life enhancing. I don’t want to be found guilty of wrong doings — words.

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

Proverbs 25:11