Confict and Words (Speak Life)

Not too long ago, I was getting ready for church and listening to Pandora, when

TobyMac’s song, “Speak Life” began playing. As I listened, I was reminded of 
the gravity of our words:

 "Though it's crazy, amazing
We can turn a heart with the words we say.
Mountains crumble with every syllable.
Hope can live or die . . .

So speak Life, speak Life.
To the deadest darkest night.
Speak life, speak Life.
When the sun won't shine and you don't know why.
Look into the eyes of the brokenhearted;
Watch them come alive as soon as you speak hope,
You speak love, you speak life . . ."

The song’s lyrics nudged me once again to recognize the serious responsibility we have to speak in way that will build up and not tear down. Sadly, too often I forget this, and the crest-fallen look on the face of my child, my colleague, or my friend, brings me back to that realization.

This is never truer than when we are in conflict. We can be so reckless with our words in those moments, and crushing another’s spirit becomes inevitable. Your speech is either a sword or a soothing balm. It is within your grasp to make the right choice for what it will be, even in conflict.  

Today I am reminding you of the life-and-death power you hold in your words, and I’m urging you to be keenly aware of using those words for life – no matter what the circumstance.

DrK

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