Power of Words

Power of Words

     I heard this song today and thought it had a message that we all can use to hear. Words can build us up or tear us down. Think at a time when you heard a homily that set your heart a blaze and wanted to go out and teach others about Jesus. Now, think about a time that someone struck you down or put out that fire with words. It is very easy to use words to tear people down or let them feel there is no point of them to continue with their goals or dreams. 

        We are to help build the Kingdom of God and we do that but not only showing we care but also letting people know we care with words and let people know what they mean to us. Yes, the saying “ Actions speak louder then words” is true most of the times but what about when our actions show good but our words slam or bring down others. 

       One thing for Lent I plan on doing is to watch my words and help build up then bring down. Think of how your words affected people today and if it was for the good or the bad? Try and think about this each day and see where you are at the end of the week. Were more bricks used to build up or were they used as a weapon. 

       Below is the video by Hawk Nelson titled “ Words” and below the video is the lyrics. Hope you enjoy this weeks music choice. 

Until tomorrow, God Bless, and may the words come that build you up today as yours does the same for others. 

"Words"

They've made me feel like a prisoner

They've made me feel set free

They've made me feel like a criminal

Made me feel like a king

They've lifted my heart

To places I'd never been

And they've dragged me down

Back to where I began

Words can build you up

Words can break you down

Start a fire in your heart or

Put it out

Let my words be life

Let my words be truth

I don't wanna say a word

Unless it points the world back to You

You can heal the heartache

Speak over the fear

(Speak over the fear)

God, Your voice is the only thing

We need to hear

(We need to hear)

Words can build us up

Words can break us down

Start a fire in our hearts or

Put it out

Let my words be life

Let my words be truth

I don't wanna say a word

Unless it points the world back to You

(Back to You)

Let the words I say

(Let the words I say)

Be the sound of Your grace

(Sound like Your grace)

I don't wanna say a word

Unless it points the world back to You

I wanna speak Your love

Not just another noise

Oh, I wanna be Your light

I wanna be Your voice

Let my words be life

Let my words be truth

I don't wanna say a word

Unless it points the world back to You

(Back to You)

Let the words I say

(Let the words I say)

Be the sound of Your grace

(Sound like Your grace)

I don't wanna say a word

Unless it points the world back to You

(Back to You)

Words can build us up

Words can break us down

Start a fire in our hearts

Or put it out

I don't wanna say a word

Unless it points the world back to You