The Power of Speaking Right Words
Adapted from Power Thoughts Devo
A man’s [moral] self shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; and with the consequence of his words he must be satisfied [whether good or evil].
Words are wonderful when used with good intentions. They can encourage, edify, and give confidence. When we understand the power of words and realize we can choose what we think and speak, our lives can be transformed. Our words are not forced on us—they formulate in our thoughts and then we speak them. We can learn to choose our thoughts, to resist wrong ones, and think on good, healthy, right ones.
When you get up in the morning, if there is something you need to attend to that you’re not looking forward to, you can say, “I dread this day,” or you can say, “God will give me strength today to do whatever I need to do and to do it with joy.”
Prayer of the Day: Father, Thank You for always being ready to listen to me. Right now, I’m asking you to please help me choose words that honor You. Fill my heart with truth so my thoughts and speech bring joy, strength, and life to myself and to all the people in my life, amen.
