Words: Sweet or Sour?

A Daily Wisdom reader recently wrote," I received your posting through DW in my email today.I give praise to God for your posting at this point in my life, as things are nearly as bad as they can get. But those words lifted my spirit and gave me hope that all will be okay. God Bless You!"

When I read these kind words I was, of course, happy to know that my simple inspirational message had touched a person's heart in some small way. However, I also had to wonder what type of words this reader had been previously hearing that caused the words of a stranger to give him or her such comfort.

Words are very powerful tools which can convey great emotion. They have the ability to uplift, provoke, and give comfort; yet they also have the ability to cause pain and sorrow. I am glad that I was able to offer something positive to this reader's life through well-chosen words, but what about those times in my life when I spoke without considering the harmful effect of words spoken in anger or frustration? I don't know about you, but I would rather my presence here on earth to be a blessing to others, rather than a curse.

What about you? Have you, like me, sometimes said things to friends, loved ones, associates or strangers on the street which you now regret?

Thankfully, God is a gracious God who is quick to forgive those who seek His mercy.

Today, won't you consider choosing your words more wisely? While you are at it, won't you also ponder inviting God into your life? Doing so will permit the goodness of His love to flow in to your heart so that what springs forth from your lips will bring peace, hope and joy, rather than pain and sorrow.  

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Contributed by Melanie Schurr (Copyright (c)2003 Melanie Schurr) Melanie Schurr is author of "Ecstatic Living Ecstatic Loving: How to have more peace and joy in marriage, and life in general by walking in harmony with God," and "Son Salutations: A refreshing collection of modern inspirations for those who seek God each day." For more information, visit her web page at www.angelfire.com/mi/melschurr