Words. I don't know anyone who hasn't experienced the power of words. They can hurt, heal, build up, or tear down. Who hasn't wished that they could take back carelessly spoken words? Who hasn't agonized over what was said, wishing you had thought before you spoke? But this verse teaches us that the words we speak reveal what is in our hearts. I know this to be true. And what's in our hearts doesn't only dictate which words we say, but also how we say them.
When I am tired and drained, my words to my children come out harsh and impatient. When I have harbored some kind of hurt or disappointment in my heart, my words to my husband are less than loving. I want my mouth to speak words that encourage, words that are kind, words that reflect the heart of God. To have that kind of speech come out of my mouth, I just have to be filled up with God every single morning.
You gotta love this. Here I am, writing about the kind words that should flow out of our hearts, and my two youngest sons just burst through the door. One of them called the other "fat butt". It's a good thing I spent time with Jesus this morning. I have a teachable moment here I just have to jump on!
1 comment:
Can't get more practical than that.
I am so thankful that you are the mother of our children. You are an awesome Godly woman and a great wife and Mom.
I love you!
Chip
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