From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.
God's Word reminds us that "Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing"(Proverbs 12:18). If you seek to be a source of encouragement to friends, to family members, and to co-workers, then you must measure your words carefully. And that's exactly what God wants you to do.
Today, make this promise to yourself: vow to be an honest, effective, encouraging communicator at work, at home, and every place in between. Speak wisely, not impulsively. Use words of kindness and praise, not words of anger or derision. Learn how to be truthful without being cruel. Remember that you have the power to heal others or to injure them, to lift others up or to hold them back. And when you learn how to lift them up, you'll soon discover that you've lifted yourself up, too.
Lord, You have warned me that I will be judged by the words I speak. Keep me mindful, Lord, that I have influence on many people; make me an influence for good. And, may the words that I speak today be worthy of the One who has saved me forever. Amen
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Let's all try to speak a positive word about a person's future. Something that will inspire them to reach for greatness!!!