The Power of Words to Change Your World

Words are powerful! Spoken words can bring a shift in the atmosphere around us. Speaking value and encouragement to another human being isn’t always easy, but when we choose to see with ‘the eyes of our heart’, we can make a difference.

Several years ago I would randomly tell my oldest grandson, “I think you’re awesome.” Those words weren’t connected to a specific feat he’d accomplished or to what he and I both knew was something good he was involved in. It was completely out of the blue. I did it once or twice a week when I had time with him and especially when I sensed he was having a tough time.

Eventually, all I had to say was, “Do you know what I think?” and he would look at me with that look and nod, “You think I’m awesome.”  Yep! Those words had an effect.

Our ‘heart eyes’ see beyond the natural and ‘mine’ the treasure out of others. When others see beyond our natural ‘dirt’ and find treasure in us and then use words to let us know, it breathes LIFE into us. We are human beings and we need that kind of Life breathed into us!

I also believe it’s important to speak Life Words to ourselves. When we do something stupid, we can say to self, “You stupid idiot!” or we can agree with a wise King who wrote, “I praise You because you made me in such a wonderful way. I know how amazing that was!” (Psalm 139)

Our words to others also affect us. When I have a nasty traffic day, I can bless or curse the other drivers who cut me off. Since they never hear my words, its better to bless them and keep my peace. When I let their finger motions or honks affect me, my response triggers my own emotions. Lately I’m trying to pray peace for them since they obviously need it! I realize I get less stressed that way, too!

When we allow our Father God to open our ‘heart eyes’ to see with His perspective and breathe LIFE with our words, we impact the realm of our influence and make it a better place.

 

 

 

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One thought on “The Power of Words to Change Your World

  1. Stephanie

    This is so true! I have started doing this with my kids as well and have seen the positivity on their faces. It’s a great feeling. This is true for all people we interact with 🙂

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