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Devotional - 18th Jun 2021

 'A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger'
(Proverbs 15:1).

Words are powerful, they can make or break you. They can be life or death depending on how we use or perceive them. They have the ability to help, to heal, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate or humble us. The Bible says, "Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit'
(Proverbs 15:4). When someone is angry, a gentle and kind word can calm them, than words that will add fuel to their anger. The text for today, states that a soft (gentle)  answer turns away wrath, but grievous (harsh) words stir up anger. Every human being at some point in life experience both. However, it is how we react that makes the difference. Some people are able to control their actions toward the words, behaviour and speech of others, while others reacts in a negative way. Our words can help, as well as, heal. It can provide hope and encouragement. On the other hand, it can destroy and harm; discourage and tear down. As believers, our words should be spoken in grace and in love; in spirit and in truth. Instead of using our words to discourage, hurt, harm or stir up strife and anger; we should aim to bring peace, hope for those who are hopeless, encouragement, healing to the injured soul, those who are abused and hated. Let your words be filled with flavour of love, that will impact and influence the lives of others, in such a way, that it lifts their spirit and build solid relationships. When people become angry, notice how they usually speak things that wish they could take back. But words once spoken from your lips cannot be reversed, and has already done damage. Let us who are saved by grace through Christ follow his example, by saying and doing the things that brings honour and glory to God. As we seek to be like Jesus, let us ask the Holy Spirit to help us to be careful in our response to the words of others, so we do not promote anger; but respond with a soft and gentle answer, that we may spread wisdom and knowledge as we guard our speech and actions.

Have a wonderful day and a blessed weekend 🌹🌹
EC

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