So
many times we carelessly speak words out without thinking of its effects on others
and ourselves.
This
morning I am reminded of the power of the tongue and the power of the spoken
word!! When someone says something nice to me or even compliments me, I feel
good inside. There's this positive, feel good energy that rises within me. I
would imagine that the same thing would happen to others!
However,
the opposite happens when negative words are spoken.
“A
gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
The
soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.”
Proverbs 15:1, 4
We
have the power to speak positive words over others and ourselves. Words
that bring life, healing, restoration, joy, happiness and words that create a
positive energy.
I
am also reminded that our heart is so connected to the words we speak! Jesus
said.....
".......out
of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks" (Luke 6:45)
If
the heart is critical then the tongue will be critical. If it's bitter, the
tongue will be bitter. Words that come out of a bitter heart will destroy
others. If I have a self-righteous heart then I will always think I am right
and be judgmental of others.
Prayer
Lord, “Set a guard over my mouth, and keep watch over the door of
my lips (Psalm 141:3) , fill my heart with your love so may the words of
my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my
Rock and my Redeemer.”
Psalm
19:14.
