Power of the Tongue

While reading this morning, I was reminded how Words hold the power to heal, to build up, to tear down, to kill and to destroy as they are spoken. Do we realize the power of the tongue as we speak and talk one to another? Get into a crowd and just listen to the chatter all around! Words are spoken out haphazardly, without even thinking, to those we encounter. Some words will cause laughter, some will cause alarm, some spread gossip, some cause tears; some will encourage and bring hope, while some will leave others devastated. No matter what word is spoken, ALL WORDS have an effect on those who speak them as well as those who hear them

From the beginning of time, Words spoken caused things 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 still today, the Word spoken continues to be the most powerful force known to mankind. Once spoken, words go forth and will hopefully encourage and inspire; or sadly, they will tear down, discourage, and even rob one of their 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 of time we see that Words hold the power to build up or tear down, to heal or to destroy, so we must pray God to 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 and not become entangled with evil desires as we go through our day as noted in Psalm 141:3-5.

Let's speak forth the Word creating good works in Jesus' name; having been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb, and let's enjoy this beautiful life 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~~~