What do your words really say?

Evil people use their words to hurt others, but the words from good people can save others from danger. (Proverbs 12:6)

Could we take a few moments today to consider the power of our words? We all know the Words of God recorded for us in scripture are all-powerful and give instruction each of us must embrace if we are to live godly lives. Do the words we speak reflect the wisdom of God? Do they indicate patience and grace when it is most needed? Do they create an atmosphere of safety and security for those who hear them? Words are more powerful than many might believe, but when we take time to consider them before we speak them, we can be assured they will be the ones that do more healing and helping than hindering and harming. 

Words reflect the heart - the heart being the seat of our emotions. We can embrace with words as well as with arms. We can hold someone up with words as well as with our physical strength. We can undo the misgivings of one's wavering faith with words of faith and deep-seated trust in God's ability. Did you realize that God has included over 120 passages in his Word dealing with the power of OUR words? If God felt the need to focus so intently on OUR words, shouldn't we?

As much as we might want to avoid words that convict us, we need to hear them. As many times as we might want to flee from words that are working on our conscience to bring us into a new place in our lives, we need to be still and just listen. God isn't finished speaking to us - his Word is alive, powerful, and able to do way more than we might imagine - but we must listen. Open minds require and open heart. Open hearts are useful in the hands of a might God. When we are open to his words being made alive in us, we will be open to being the instruments that bring the power of those words into the lives of those we touch today. Just sayin!