Thought Provoking

7/1/13 Thought provoking---that's what words are. Only man has the language of words. Words used in conversation must be delivered carefully. Even more care must be taken with the written word. Written words can take on a life of their own as we have seen recently in the news of exposed tweets and leaked emails. 

Words, spoken or written, have tremendous power. Words are not the problem---the problem comes from the one who speaks them or the one holds the pen that writes or the keyboard that types them.

Words can slander, shame, destroy and shatter. But God .....shows us that Words can also edify, comfort, and give hope.

When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. (Proverbs10:19)

Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. (Proverbs 15:4, NLT)

Words can bring death or life! (Proverbs 18:21) My marginalia--"Talk too much and you will end up eating everything you say."

Words wield power. 

Mama Davenport's Bible. I have never known anyone more godly than my grandmother, Mama. This soft spoken woman had  a vast vocabulary that only included words of kindness and encouragement. His Word greatly influenced her words.

Today on Meditation Monday, use God's Word to provoke thoughts about the implications of word choices.