Dear Ones,
Hope you will have a peace-filled day. I plan to do food prep and go to Women’s Bible study and later we are going friends for fellowship and prayer. Emoji
Devotions from Judy’s heart
Words are so important, and they impact the lives of others, so we need to take thought for what we say. Our words can encourage others and help them, or they can discourage them and bring them down. We have only to remember thoughtful words spoken to us that brought new life to us when we wondered if we mattered or were going to make it through a hard time. Words are like gold and as it says in Prov 16:24, “Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”

Al is good at giving me positive words that brings encouragement to me. We all need to do that for one another. Sometimes when we feel down and someone speaks those honeycomb words to us, we realize how important it is to also speak life-giving words to the those around us. It is made even easier today as we can text an instant message, and sometimes even a snail mail card is just what someone needs to hold onto.

We can all be bearers of encouraging words which can be life-giving to others. It is especially important in marriage to remember to speak words that will build one another up as we give supportive, comforting, and encouraging words. It can also be done through our actions that speak silent words. Maybe we are just present for another and sit with them in their grief while our presence is speaking comfort. A hug can also be a silent word of love, especially when someone is hurting as it can diffuse stress and transmit a feeling of encouragement. Even our eyes can send a wordless message that we are hurting with them, and that we understand. Let us never undervalue the power of words but speak words of encouragement as the Spirit prompts us.

Challenge for today: Surprise a family member with a word of what you are thankful for in them.
Blessings on your day and prayers and love, Judy