The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life,
but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4 (NIV)
Words are very powerful. Communicators and negotiators know this. Deep down, you know this too. Words have blessed you and words have devastated you. The healing that comes from a kind and tender word is precious. The destruction of a cruel taunt or a well-told deception is crushing.
To have such power is absolutely amazing. To use this awesome power found in our speech is an awesome responsibility. Words do have the power to give life, hope, and peace when offered in love to honor Jesus. Let’s speak the good and kind words today!
Father God,
I want my words to be a blessing today.
I want them to reflect your grace.
I want them to bring healing to the hurting
and comfort to the grieving.
I want them to be tender with the broken.
I want them to be honorable and truthful
in difficult circumstances.
I want them to be upright
when the language around me is crude.
Through your Spirit, use my speech
to bless others and bring you praise.
In the name of Jesus, your ultimate Word,
I pray. Amen
Ken Crawford 