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“…The Lord delights in kind words …” Proverbs 15:26 The Living Bible
Don’t you find it pleasant when you hear kind words spoken about someone you love?
Last night on the way home from a meeting at church, there were three people in the car so Tanner shared the back seat with one of my friends. As we travelled we enjoyed nice conversation. From time to time I overheard my friend speaking sweetly to my beloved dog. It was heartwarming to listen to my friend telling Tanner: “You’re such a good boy.” “You are the best puppy.” And more.
As I reflected on how it was such a delight to hear the kind words for Tanner, I thought perhaps that God takes pleasure in hearing words of encouragement about those whom He loves. Proper words are a treasure. They are sweet and can bring healing. (Proverbs 16:24) God is honored when we care about others and we endeavor to speak uplifting words.
What we say matters. The tongue is very powerful.
May we bring joy to the heart of God as he listens to our kind words for one another.
Ephesians 4:29 (New American Standard Bible)
29Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.
Don’t you find it pleasant when you hear kind words spoken about someone you love?
Last night on the way home from a meeting at church, there were three people in the car so Tanner shared the back seat with one of my friends. As we travelled we enjoyed nice conversation. From time to time I overheard my friend speaking sweetly to my beloved dog. It was heartwarming to listen to my friend telling Tanner: “You’re such a good boy.” “You are the best puppy.” And more.
As I reflected on how it was such a delight to hear the kind words for Tanner, I thought perhaps that God takes pleasure in hearing words of encouragement about those whom He loves. Proper words are a treasure. They are sweet and can bring healing. (Proverbs 16:24) God is honored when we care about others and we endeavor to speak uplifting words.
What we say matters. The tongue is very powerful.
May we bring joy to the heart of God as he listens to our kind words for one another.
Ephesians 4:29 (New American Standard Bible)
29Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.
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