Words ...

How important are the words we speak? More important than we realize. Our words have echoes that extend beyond place or time. If our words are encouraging, we can lift others up; if our words are hurtful, we can hold others back.
Jesus said, "In everything, do unto others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets" (Matthew 7:12 NIV). This commandment is, indeed, the Golden Rule for Christians of every generation. And if we are to observe the Golden Rule, we must be careful to speak words of encouragement, hope, and truth to all those who cross our paths.
Do you seek to be a source of encouragement to others? And, do you seek to be a worthy ambassador for Christ? If so, you must speak words that are worthy of your Savior. So avoid angry outbursts. Refrain from impulsive outpourings. Terminate tantrums. Instead, speak words of encouragement and hope to your family and friends, who, by the way, need all the hope and encouragement they can find.
Quotes:
~*~     A little kindly advice is better than a great deal of scolding. - Fanny Crosby
~*~     When you talk, choose the very same words that you would use if Jesus were looking over your shoulder. Because HE is! - Marie T. Freeman
~*~     Is it time that the followers of Jesus revise their language and learn to speak respectfully of non-Christian peoples. - Lottie Moon
~*~     The battle of the tongue is won no in the mouth, but in the heart. - Annie Chapman
~*~     Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste and health to the body. - Proverbs 16:24 HCSB
~*~     For the one who wants to love life and to see the good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. - 1Peter 3:10 HCSB
~*~     Avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness. - 2Timothy 2:16 HCSB
~*~     No rotten talk should come from your mouth, but only what is good for the building up of someone in need, in order to give grace to those who hear. - Ephesians 4:29 HCSB
May the words that we speak today be worthy of the One who has saved us forever. Amen
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This post is an incerpt of Day 30 from the book: 100 Days of Grace for Women