We often underestimate the power of the tongue. But have you ever angrily said something to your kids (or anyone) out of frustration, and then instantly regretted it? You want to know why you regretted it? Because you know that the words you choose to say to people can have a real impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The spoken language is a powerful tool. It amazes me that there are so many languages in the world with the ability to convey the same message. We open our mouths and we speak words that can be understood by thousands. A voice can choreograph full sentences, give instruction and express emotions that otherwise would be difficult to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tongue gives us the power of communication. And <\/strong>with the right words, we can share a powerful message that can change lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars, he puts the deep into storehouses. Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.<\/em><\/p>Psalm 33:6-9<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
With words, God created life. He used the power of His tongue to speak forth all that\u2019s before us. That is truly powerful! And then he tells us in Proverb 18:21 that \u201cDeath and life are in the power of the tongue. And those who love it will eat its fruit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Huh? Say what now? That is a strong statement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So because we have the knowledge that the things we speak can have such a monumental impact, we all should be very selective and careful with what we allow to come out of our mouths. Especially as parents!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aside from the simple fact that kids repeat everything (and you don\u2019t want them repeating the wrong thing), according to God\u2019s Word, what we say to our kids or even about <\/em>our kids holds a lot of weight. If death and life are somehow impacted by my words, I need to be extremely delicate with how I use my words with anyone, especially with the babies. What we say to them now can impact them years later in ways we least expect.<\/p>\n\n\n
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