If you don't know, what we say can have a huge impact on others. As I have gotten older, I have become much more aware of how the words I say can affect someone's day. A kind word often softens others and gives them something to smile about. A harsh word can often cause others to blow up and everyone has a bad day. Words are powerful!
I look back on my life and remember certain moments, certain instances, where a spoken word made me reflect and evaluate and challenged me to become more than I was. I also can remember many instances when a kind word, a sincere word, a loving word brought peace and comfort at just the right time.
Today's word is Philemon 1:7, NLT, which reads, "Your love has given me much joy and comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the heart's of GOD'S people."
Now, while Paul doesn't specifically say that Philemon has encouraged him with words, I think it is certainly implied. When you love someone you talk to them and encourage them and build them up. Paul tells Philemon that his love has given him much joy and comfort, just as a properly timed word will do.
Note also that it is refreshing: "...for your kindness has often refreshed..." When people are down and out, a kind word can go a long way. Sometimes, the best thing to say is nothing. Other times, the best and most powerful thing you could ever say is, "I love you." Our words are powerful; use them wisely.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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