The Still Small Voice

Words matter. There is power in every word we speak, in every word we write. Our words contain the power to impact the world–the opportunity to build others up or to break others down. We must never underestimate the power of our words:

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue” -Proverbs 18:21

Like everyone, I have at times misused my words. I pray now for wisdom: that God will use me as his instrument–to use my words to glorify him and to accomplish his purposes, not my own.

I pray that my words may be life-giving and reflect the grace God has shown me.

We must not forget the degree to which our words may change the world: it takes only a moment to speak life, light, and encouragement into someone’s life.

“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” -Proverbs 16:24

The world itself was spoken into existence by words, the first creative act using language modeled by the Creator:

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” -John 1:1-5

So let’s return to the truth: words matter. They create, restore, heal, and reveal. Let’s not waste them.

Let’s choose to speak and write with care, whether in passing conversation–or in the quiet spaces that no one sees.

May our words reflect something true: not to impress or persuade, but to build, to bless, and to light the way.