Kind words heal and help

Proverb 15:4 (Message) Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim.

There is power in words. A power that often we disregard or neglect. Too often we say so many words that their effect seems meaningless… to us… but not to others.

Often, others cling to our words for hope, for encouragement, and for some type of light or direction. Of course often we simply do not recognize this… we are so busy with our own thoughts and lives to focus on others. Yet hurting people are all around us.

The world is a cold and cruel machine that too often crushes and injuries. It leaves hurting and damaged people who seek help, kindness, mercy, and an encouraging word.

Often it is up to us to give this help, to show kindness, to display mercy, or to give an encouraging word.

For the world does not need harsh words of condemnation. Many know their own sin. The world needs someone who cares, who loves enough to share a kind word, a helping hand, an encouraging word of hope.

A few kind words heal and help so much!