Have you ever been around people who seem to be negative most of the time? Do you really enjoy talking to them? Do you not find them to be draining on you?
In Scripture, Job in the midst of all his tragedy, had to deal with the biting words from his friends. Their words were accusatory and just added to the troubles that Job faced.
What difference would it make if our words were those of encouragement? I think of what the apostle Paul wrote, "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." Colossians 4:6. Think of the difference our words can make if they are uplifting.
I believe that all of us want to know that there are others who believe in us and want us to use our God-given talent and reach our full potential. We want to know that we are accepted and that there is still hope for us, even when life throws an ugly curve at us.
How much do your words bring life to others? Can you remember a time when you wanted to hear such words and they were absent?
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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