We’ve all heard the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” We said it as kids but even then we knew it wasn’t true. Words can hurt the soul, kill motivation and undermine the will. Negative words have a nagging quality that clings to your mind and torments the soul.
Some of us are more negative, critical and analytical by nature. As such, we usually are more likely to point out the problems, complain or give the negatives. However, these are the same people who are gifted with the ability to think before they speak. So while you’re thinking, remember you hold the power of life or death in your words.
Do you remember the twelve spies? The ten saw giants, but the two saw possibilities. Joshua and Caleb remembered that God had said He would give the land into their hands. The words of the ten spies won out and the Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years, dying to the promise.
The Ten spies actually spoke death into existence. Anyone can be negative. It takes faith to be positive.
Lord, help us to be messengers of your life giving Words. May your Words speak faith into our hearts so our mouth speaks life into the hearts of others.
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