I'm up rather early today, for no particular reason whatsoever, so I figured I'd get in some writing. I've been doing quite a bit of reflecting on the power our words have to act as a catalyst for either a positive or negative outcome. Too often, we are quick to simply blurt out the first response that comes to mind, failing to consider the possible ramifications. I know I'm one of the guiltiest when it comes to "lacking a filter," as to which it's often referred. My friends know "if you don't want the full honest truth, don't ask me." I don't sugar coat much, and while that is generally not a bad outlook, I know I've hurt others with either my tone or choice of words, even if my intentions were to simply "tell it like it is."
So, I decided to go on a scavenger hunt through to scriptures to find what God says about the power of words....A LOT...no surprise there. Here are a few of scriptures that stood out to me.
These verses are just a few out of a list of MANY that outlines and discusses how words, though small, can have a huge impact on our lives and especially the lives of others. Take a moment today to consider how your words and tone have the power to either hurt or help. Those extra few seconds could be the most valuable time you spend all day!
Sticks and Stones
Sticks and Stones may break my bones,
But words can never hurt me!
A clever lie we all believed, but here's the brutal truth
Sticks can hurt, and stones can kill,
And words can utterly destroy me!
So from now on, I'll stop and think,
On these few simple truths.
Do my words love, do my words build,
Or are they a tool that kills?
~TKH
Until Next Time! <3
