Our Words

Due to the recent arguments in our house, I thought it wise for me to study what God says about our words.  Here are a few verses: 

Proverbs 16:24
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Proverbs 25:11 
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.

Proverbs 15:1 
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Wow- how these few words burned my ego.  Words are such an important part of any relationship... how we flippantly throw them out at each other! I think this is such an important reminder for me- every word holds a heavy punch or a soothing touch.  

God speaks so kindly to us in the Bible- how many times do we send verses in times of crisis or stress at work.  My words should replicate His.  He only uses harsh words when absolutely necessary, and his anger is always Holy...mine is sinful.

A short devotion, but one that resonates for me.  I found this devotional and I think it holds true for BOTH parents.  Our example is important now, not later. https://www.gty.org/resources/sermons/80-71/crucial-lessons-for-a-wise-father?term=proverbs%2016:24