Think....pause....then speak: How wise is the person who can communicate in this way. But all too often, in the rush to have ourselves heard, we speak first and think next.....with unfortunate results.
God's Word reminds us that, "Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing" (Proverbs 12:Eighteen NIV). If we seek to be a source of encouragement to friends and family, then we must measure our words carefully. Words are important: then we must measure our words carefully . Words are important: they can hurt or heal. Words can uplift us or discourage us, and reckless words, spoken in haste, cannot be erased.
Today, seek to encourage all who cross your path. Measure your words carefully. Speak wisely, not impulsively. Use words of kindness and praise, not words of anger and derision. Remember that you have the power to heal others or to injure them, to lift others up or to hold them back. When you lift them up, your wisdom will bring healing and comfort to a world that needs both.
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