Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. (Proverbs 15:4)
Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. For “He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous. And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” (1 Peter 3:8-12, NKJV)
This world looks for encouraging words.
Why are we so stingy to share those thoughts?
Because we don’t often hear them by ourselves; instead, we hear and speak more harsh and arrogant judgments out of pride to crush people, even our own souls.
However, Christians are called to blessing (refer to 1 Peter 3:8-12).
How about starting Today and learning from Jesus Christ?
When gentle words are planted, hope, courage and confidence grow.
Since the saints are enabled to listen to God’s encouraging words through the Holy Spirit, we can speak and plant those gentle words in the dry hearts of lost souls.
May God guide us to give His gentle words of life to our children and people, so that they may grow strong in their spirit, faithful in God, hopeful in Jesus, and confident in who they are in Christ. In Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.
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If your words have cheered one failing heart, kindled anew one fading altar fire, your work is not a failure; chords are touched that will re-echo from the angel choir.–Cynthia D. Harvey Thomas