What You Say Is Important to You and To Others
Writen by: Dennis M. Couts
Have you ever had one of those times in your life when you wished you could take back what you just said? I know I have. Oftentimes, these occurrences take place on days that may have been a disaster in some form or another. Maybe you had a bad day at work — the boss was all over you to get those reports in. Then you went home to find that your wife had wrecked the car, your son had flunked algebra, the water heater had leaked all over the floor, and the property taxes were due tomorrow.
It may not have been quite that bad, but something flipped your switch, and you erupted, emitting a stream of insults designed to hurt others.
Oftentimes, it may be those we love and are closest to who just happen to be in the way, receiving the brunt of our frustration.
The book of James 3:5 speaks to the audacity of our tongue: “The tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts.” James goes on to say, “Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.”
As we come together during this holiday season, let’s remember the incredible power our words carry. Our tongues can build up, encourage, and speak life into the people we love. Today, let’s choose words that heal, words that honor, and words that strengthen. May everything we say during this season bring gratitude, hope, and blessing to one another.
