Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "No man has a prosperity so high or firm, but that two or three words can dishearten it; and there is no calamity which right words will not begin to address." Basically speaking, words are powerful. According to the apostle James, they can turn the course of life like a rudder turns a ship or provoke a conflict like a spark starts a forest fire. Whether good or bad, words can have a deep and lasting impact.
That means what we say to each other is extremely important. Our lives can be one of peace or be filled with conflict all because of a few ill timed words. Words can inspire wonder, kindle hope, or provide direction or they can tear down, dampen a spirit, and completely destroy initiative. That applies to everyone. Just think of how much more you could get your employees to accomplish with a simple "good job!" Everyone that works for you is seeking some sort of affirmation and guidance. They need encouragement and counsel from the people that they look up to. Their lives need to be filled with positive expressions about who they are and what their potential is. Like all of us, they just want to hear something good from time to time. It's like the old saying goes, "You can only kick a dog so many times before he starts to like it."
We all need to resolve to use our words to build others up. If you need to say something negative phrase it in such a way that it has some element of encouragement and hope, not just negativity. When you commit to encouraging, comforting, and strengthening others with your speech, you are not only making their lives better, you are also making yours better by surrounding yourself with people who are affirmed and encouraged. Words can bring peace, forgiveness, restoration, instruction, and strength to all your relationships, whether personal or professional. Make sure you communicate openly and lovingly with everyone-especially with those closest to you. Your words really do have the power to change others lives whether you realize it or not.
Don't waste your words. Most people are careless with one of their most powerful resources: their words. Strive and commit to use yours as an investment into the lives of others.
That means what we say to each other is extremely important. Our lives can be one of peace or be filled with conflict all because of a few ill timed words. Words can inspire wonder, kindle hope, or provide direction or they can tear down, dampen a spirit, and completely destroy initiative. That applies to everyone. Just think of how much more you could get your employees to accomplish with a simple "good job!" Everyone that works for you is seeking some sort of affirmation and guidance. They need encouragement and counsel from the people that they look up to. Their lives need to be filled with positive expressions about who they are and what their potential is. Like all of us, they just want to hear something good from time to time. It's like the old saying goes, "You can only kick a dog so many times before he starts to like it."
We all need to resolve to use our words to build others up. If you need to say something negative phrase it in such a way that it has some element of encouragement and hope, not just negativity. When you commit to encouraging, comforting, and strengthening others with your speech, you are not only making their lives better, you are also making yours better by surrounding yourself with people who are affirmed and encouraged. Words can bring peace, forgiveness, restoration, instruction, and strength to all your relationships, whether personal or professional. Make sure you communicate openly and lovingly with everyone-especially with those closest to you. Your words really do have the power to change others lives whether you realize it or not.
Don't waste your words. Most people are careless with one of their most powerful resources: their words. Strive and commit to use yours as an investment into the lives of others.
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