words

Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, 

"I believed, and so I spoke."

we also believe and so we speak.    2 Corinthians 4:13

Do I speak what I believe?  Are my words a result of my faith in Jesus?
Lately I've been reflecting on the power of words...how much they can accomplish, how much they can encourage, how much they can hurt and harm...

Words....

            love                                                             hate

               truth                                                             lies                                                                   

                   hope                                                          despair

                      encouragement                                           complaints

How many words do I speak in a day?  How many of them encourage and uplift others?    How many opportunities do I miss to speak  the truth, hope, and power of Jesus because my words are focused on myself?  
I know my answers and you know yours.
There are hurting people in this world who don't know Jesus.  
Consider your words carefully and steward each opportunity you have to speak.