Help Others become Stronger

“When you talk, do not say harmful things,
but say what people need—words that will help others become stronger.”
(Ephesians 4:29)

...say life-giving words

From the very beginning when the first words were uttered, the ability to communicate has played an important role in our world. Words can tear people down, and words also can build people up. A Chinese proverb states it this way, “Words are the keys to the heart.” What you say is as important as how you say it. 

Whether within our own thoughts, spoken or written, words have the power to transform the world we live in. Love, laughter, heroism, friendship, and virtually every emotion we feel as human beings can be inspired by words. Unfortunately, fear, anger, and hatred, can also be invoked by words. Choose your words carefully… so that instead of tearing people apart, your words can help others become stronger.

  

Max Lucado writes, “You have the ability, with your words, to make a person stronger. Your words are to their soul what a vitamin is to their body. Do not withhold encouragement from the discouraged. Do not keep affirmation from the beaten down! Speak words that make people stronger. Believe in them as God has believed in you.”

You see, the Word of God is not just practical; it’s a life giving words. Therefore: When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need—words that will help others become stronger. THINK BIG. START SMALL. GO DEEP.