Word Power

Good Morning!! How often do we speak quickly, without giving thought to the impact of our words? Long trips together are hard for us. When I spoke sharply to wife, who had "pushed my button" by questioning my driving again,...she glared back at me. There is no justification for harsh words spoken in anger. She sees me as insensitive and perhaps cruel,...and my sharp words, only prove her right.

Jesus said, "On the day of judgment you will have to give an account for every careless word you utter; for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."—Matthew 12:36-37 (NRSV)

Do we really understand how powerful our words are? Both good and evil rest on the tough. Truly, "a word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver" (Proverbs 25:11, NIV). No wonder James did not mince words when he admonished his readers about the tongue's potential for good and for evil.

Keep your words soft and sweet,
...you never know when you'll have to eat them.

Dear Lord, may our words always be pleasing to You. Amen.

" Loving our enemies begins by praying for them."