Thought For Today - 8/27/08

Many people don’t understand the power of words. They don’t realize that the things they are speaking out of their mouth are setting the course of their life.

Some words deceive. Some words transmit faith. Spend a few moments on that last sentence. The words you speak can transmit faith or fear. I’m talking about words spoken that are powerful enough to change lives for the better or worse.

So many people think words are not important. You have heard people say statements such as “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words won’t hurt me.” Nothing is further from the truth. Words will kill you! If you don’t know what you are doing with words, they can destroy you.

Whatever is in your heart (your spirit) will always tell the truth about you. Give thought to the words you speak. Ask God to place a guard over your mouth and keep the entrance of your lips. (Scripture found in Psalm 141:3)

Much love,
Joseph