Power of Words

While reading this morning, I was reminded how Words hold the power to heal, to build up, to kill, and to destroy as they are spoken. Get into a crowd and just listen to the chatter all around! Words are being tossed out haphazardly, without even thinking, to those around. Some of the words will cause laughter, some will cause alarm, some may spread gossip, some will cause tears, and some will bring hope while some leave others devastated. No matter what word is spoken, ALL WORDS will have an effect on those who hear them.
From the beginning of time, Words spoken caused the world to come into existence as recorded in Genesis 1; GOD SPOKE..... and things became; one by one creation was formed by the Word spoken..... and even today, Words continue to be the most powerful force known to mankind. Once spoken, words go forth and will hopefully begin to encourage and inspire; or sadly, they will tear down, discourage, and even rob one's self worth.
Proverbs 18:21 tells us "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it, will eat its fruit". and James 3:8-10 tells us, "But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so."
So from the beginning we see that Words hold the power to build up or tear down, to heal or to destroy, so we must put a guard over our mouth to assure words coming forth are going to encourage, to inspire and to build up one another in love and kindness as we go through our day. Let's be the Word recreated unto good works; redeemed by the blood of the Lamb Jesus, and enjoy this beautiful day God has given. Let's be all we can be for His glory sake and have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friend. God loves you and so do I~~~