Speaking Love to Others
"Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.” — Proverbs 16:24
An important part of learning to really love other people is learning to love them with our words. The strength and encouragement we share with our words make a difference. People everywhere want and need love. Maybe they’ve been wounded by harsh words, and when we speak loving words we bring healing into their lives. It’s easy to point out the flaws, weaknesses and failures of those around us. It’s a natural reaction that comes from the flesh. Those words only serve to magnify all that’s wrong with people. The closer we are to God, the more we will learn to speak positive, encouraging words of life. May we always follow the Lord’s example, building others up with kindness, forgiveness, and love.
