A Reflection On Words

When I want to bless others with what I say

Positive words have power. A good word can edify. It can confirm the talents, the skills—even the life direction—of someone who only needed a little encouragement to keep going.

Not only can our mouths bless others, they can also draw attention to the glory of God. They can tell of His great works, witness to His unfathomable mercy, and marvel at His remarkable ways. In fact, our mouths were created entirely for such purposes. The tongue was given to bless others and to bless God. In so doing, it will bless us as well.

Have you failed to use this potent source of blessing? If negative words come out of your mouth, reverse the trend. Use your mouth to bless at all times. You will find the current of your life to flow in a corresponding direction. When blessing comes out of your heart, God makes sure that blessing comes into it. Release your tongue to do what it was meant to do.

Sometimes [the tongue] praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. . . . Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!

James 3:9-10