There is power in them, words.
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words…….
can break my heart or soothe my soul. Words can affect a child for better or for worse depending on which words are used.
In like manner, the words you say to others and the words you say to yourself affect your life greatly. You just don’t realize it.
Take a look at the words that you often use. Do you use four-letter words often? I mean, love, hope, care, give and best? Or are they filled with the bad ones?
If your vocabulary is more positive and uplifting and encouraging, you are more likely to be happier and less stressed. It may also be that you are healthier and are optimistic.
You are more angry if you use demeaning, cursing, abusive and hate-filled words. I bet you will be more depressed and pessimistic.
Words are expressions of your inner self. Conversely, the words you use affect what you feel.
This means that if you choose your words well, you have the ability to affect how you feel, how you see life and how you live.
Words carry power. Use them wisely.
Thank you for this wonderful message. Yes i have come to realize (quite late, sadly) how words can make or break one’s spirit. I have been guilty of using words rather loosely especially when disciplining my children, and only after several one-on-ones sessions did I realize that the power of my words may gravely affected my kids’ emotional and spiritual well-being! I am working on taming my tongue (hehe) and am promising to speak more life, love and encouragement to people in my family and to those I encounter.
BTW, I revived my blog (mystic-stables.blogspot.com) and I recently joined the Max Lucado Living Fearlessly series that blogger around the world are beginning to participate in. You may want to join us in this journey to living fearlessly
Thanks Peachy. It’s great to hear you are “back”. Am excited to read your regular posts. Will check Max Lucado’s site.