A word fitly spoken

According to the National Day Calendar, today is "National Send a Card to a Friend Day". There is nothing like getting an encouraging note or even a text from someone out of the blue that just says, "Hey, been thinking about you. Wanted you to know that everything is going to be alright. Love you."

I think I can, often, underestimate the power of words, those spoken and especially those written. We try to make sure that our kids write thank you cards for people who help them and gift them things. Now, they don't actually write them, but, they do sign them. It is important that the givers know that their gift was truly appreciated and it is also important that our kids learn to say, "Thanks".

Today's word is Proverbs 25:11, NLT, which reads, "Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket."

Nothing bolsters our spirit and encourages us like good advice at the right time, a true word of wisdom when we need it most. I know that I have been gifted sound advice that was sent by GOD through one of His children. I pray that GOD will find me useful in that area as well.

So, today, I have had on my mind the fact that we can all use a good word from time to time. We also need a correcting word from time to time, too, but, that is a different story for a different day. Today, let's try to be the one that will use our words to encourage and strengthen and build up someone. Because, nothing is like a word fitly spoken.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T