TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
"The tongue has the power of life and death..."
Proverbs 18:21
TODAY'S WORD:
Our words have the power to lift people up or push people down. We can say something to make others feel better about themselves or make them feel worse. My daughter Maddie and I went to visit a good friend John Perry at Wake Medical and we had several opportunities not only to lift up John and his family but several strangers on our way to the car. Just putting a smile on their face and lifting up their spirits in the middle of a difficult time. One of the older ladies we shared with had just had both her legs amputated. To see her eyes light up and a smile on her face…what a blessing.
It's amazing what a simple compliment will do. When you tell someone "You look nice today," or "thanks for helping with the chores" or "Great job on that presentation at the office," or "I really enjoy working with you," those simple words will put a spring in their step and brighten their day. It doesn't take much time and doesn't cost you anything, yet with your words, you can bless their life.Each of us that have accepted Jesus as our Savior have the same Holy Spirit power to use for God's purpose.
Selah people' and friends that's the power God has given each one of us. Every day we should have a goal of finding at least one person that we can encourage. Let's be free with our compliments. Point out what somebody is doing right, not what they are doing wrong. There is already enough pushing people down. Let's make it our business to lift people up, to brighten their day, to make them feel better about themselves. Who are you going to touch today? Don't wait another minute get up and be a blessing for someone else. Remember, your words are seeds. When you deposit life and blessing into others, that's what you'll reap in your own life in return!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY:
"Father God, thank You for filling me with Your life-giving power. I choose to use my words to bless others and glorify You. Show me ways to sow seeds of life into others. In Jesus' Name. Amen."
In Christ service,
Patrick
Rev Patrick Muston, Senior Pastor
Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
Selah people' and friends, click link below to view or download our worship hour from June 26, 2011:
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