Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the mind and healing to the body.
An important part of learning to really love other people is learning to love them with our words. The strength and encouragement we share with our words make a difference! People everywhere need someone to believe in them. They have been wounded by wrong words, but right words can bring healing in their lives.
It’s easy to point out the flaws, weaknesses, and failures in those around us. This is a natural reaction, one that comes from our flesh. But these words don’t bring life—they magnify all that is wrong with people and situations. But the Bible says in Romans 12:21 that we are to overcome evil with good.
The closer we are to God, the more we will learn to speak positive, encouraging words of life. God is positive, and as we walk with Him, we will learn to be in agreement with Him (Amos 3:3).
It is easy to find something wrong with everyone but love overlooks the faults of others. First Peter 4:8 (AMPC) says it this way: Above all things have intense and unfailing love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins [forgives and disregards the offenses of others].
Prayer of the Day: Lord, teach me to speak words that heal and encourage. Help me build others up with kindness, forgiveness, and love so my words always reflect Your heart, amen.
