Word on the Street
Why is it that people’s words about us carry so much weight? Have you ever walked away from a bad conversation and thought about it for days? Ever said something accidentally and hurt someone? Why can’t we easily forget what people say about us and why do people hold so much importance on what we say?
First of all, words carry so much weight because every word we say carries a spirit of life or death on it. I know what your saying “SPIRIT!” It is funny how we believe that there is a God, angels, and even a devil, but we don’t want to believe that we can carry spirits on our words.
Let’s look at the bible:
Proverbs 18:21
21Death and life are in the power of the tongue,Â
  And those who love it will eat its fruit.
Death and life are not things to take lightly. Did you know that when you speak negative words to people it can have an ill effect on them? When was the last time you said “I can’t stand you!” Hopefully never, but if you have said this does the person listening return a smile and a hug? Usually not, because when you say something it carries life or death (positives or negatives).
Just like you can say something negative you can say something positive. Have you ever said the phrase “I love you” to someone who loves you? If you have this statement can create a uplifting moment because again life and death are in the power of words.
Proverbs 21:23
23Whoever guards his mouth and tongueÂ
    Keeps his soul from trouble
Just like this scriputre says “Guard your mouth and tongue (words)”. When you guard your words you are THINKING BEFORE YOU SPEAK. And like the old adage “If you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all“.
Prayer Moment:
Ask God to show you areas in your life where you can bring life and not death. Maybe the way you speak to your parents needs to change or even the way you talk about yourself needs to change.
