January 6, 2019
What is one of the best predictors of how our lives will turn out this year? Is it our looks, our talents, or our intelligence? Nope. It is our words.
God created the world by His speaking, and we are made in His image. That means we can create our personal “worlds” (circumstances, relationships) by what we say.
King Solomon said a person “has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment.” (Proverbs 15:23 AMP)
I was in a store the other day, and Joanie, the salesperson, mentioned that she was new to this job. Nevertheless, she made every effort to answer my questions and guide me to a good choice.
As she was ringing up my order, the owner came in and started to bag my purchase. I started out the door, then turned back to the owner. “Joanie did a great job for me today. You should keep her!” I smiled at her as she basked at this compliment in front of her new boss. Joy for both of us! Such fun to use words to bless.