Mom Heart Moments #199

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

JESUS WAS (AND IS) THE WORD —the message that brought life to those who were thirsty, love to those who felt unlovable, truth to those who longed for direction, comfort to those who were weary, forgiveness to those who were guilty.

Words have power to destroy or to heal. Even Peter, with all of his blunderings, got this right: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life” (John 6:68).

Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks” (Luke 6:45, ESV).

Do our words bring life, hope, beauty, healing, comfort, inspiration? Words are as swords, wielded to bring power and influence. I have seen so often that my words are what go deep into the souls of my children, husband, and friends.

Lately I’ve been considering the fact that “the Word,” Jesus, lives inside me. That means I have the power within to cultivate that which will bring the same life and truth that He brought. I am spending more and more time lately pondering His words, His heart, His messages, so I can be changed by them.

Today, I am going to be intentional about my words. I will write or speak words of life intentionally to each of my children today —face to face or on messages they will receive. I hope to hearten them, lift them, encourage them. I will invest words that Clay needs to hear. I will seek this week to give out those words to people He brings to my mind, that they might feel the wind of the Holy Spirit blowing through their lives.

May our words cause all who are around us to sense the fragrance of God lingering about them.

What words are forming your own heart today? How are they making you feel? How are the words you speak affecting those around you?