The right words are key when it comes to relationships. Song of Solomon 4 brought a smile to my face as I read this morning. I could almost hear these words being spoken in love. It made me think of my sweet husband and the loving, tender way he often compliments me. His words touch my heart and draw us closer together in our relationship, even after 24 years of marriage.
Words are powerful. They can influence, damage, hurt, encourage, bring us joy...and once they're out, we can't take them back. Getting married and entering into this intimate relationship with someone completely different than me really highlighted this for me. It didn't take long for either of us to realize that words that "build up" go much further than critical words that tear down.
So with this in mind, how can we be more intentional in thinking and speaking loving words in our relationships? What might that look like? And the flip side, what can we do to curb our tongue in those situations where we're inclined to just speak what's on our mind? Tami W.
It is so easy to show and express love when you understand that your purpose is to build up. I experienced this at a retreat where participants received simple, cheap, gifts and cards expressing LOVE and CARE and felt a LOVE which we are now to share. Thank you.
Your contributions are always uplifting. Gd bless you.
"The tongue is often cited as the strongest muscle in the body, a claim that does not correspond to any conventional definition of strength. This phrase may have originated as a metaphor, referring to power of words".
When I am about to dispense unkind words, I literally take one step backwards and picture the recipient being Christ and that usually gives me the reality check I need.
Understanding, loving and praising words go beyond the moment they are spoken.
Enjoy your day!
I was a beaten, battererd, physically and verbally abused wife. I never had a loving relationship with my husband, we divorced in 1982. Through many loveless relationships, I assumed that I would never find true love. But, I did find true love, in Jesus Christ. Jesus has taught me how to live and love from the spirit. The world says, "follow your heart." The bible tells us that the heart of man is full of treacherous things. That is what my marriage was like. Neither of us knew, nor had a personal relationship with Jesus. I prayed every night before bed as my mother had taught me from a little girl. I was faithful to him and wanted my marriage to be successful, but he was not faithful and didn't care. I have been in a personal relationship with Jesus since 1996. I feel better about myself and about life. I know Jesus loves me and he cares for me far more than I could ever care for myself. I like your blogs. I feel the LORD calling me closer to HIM. Thanks for sharing and caring about the souls of women and men. God bless you.
SharronR
Sharron R, thanks for your testimony. I am so happy that you found Jesus and that you have a personal relationship with Him. May Jesus continue to strengthen you and I do hope a lot of people will read your testimony so that they too can find Him and know that He is Real, Caring, Loving and that He will always be there for us, we just need to call on His name and believe in Him. With Him all things are possible.
Tami and all the persons sharing today's blog thanks, and God bless you all.
Joan R
Thanks to Tami and everyone for their wonderful, uplifting comments!!!