Words that bring blessing!

WORDS TO BRING BLESSING

"A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver”

 Proverbs 25:11

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom"

 Colossians 3:16

A word fitly spoken, is sweet to the ear,

Bringing a message to bless those who hear.

A word of witness sows God's "precious seed",

Kind words are comforting in time of need.

A word of forgiveness uplifts those who fall

Sincere words of thanks are valued by all.

A word of encouragement makes others strong.

 Words of confession right many a wrong.

A word of assurance will overcome fear.

Warm words of welcome greet people dear.

A word of cheer brightens a weary sad heart,

Sound words of wisdom instruction impart.

A word of affection our heart's love doth tell,

Quiet words can discord and anger dispel.

A word of rebuke we all sometimes need,

Right words of advice are helpful indeed.

A word of deep sympathy shows that we care,

Deserved words of praise are lovely to share

But how easy it is for words to cause harm,

Instead of bring beauty, joy, peace, and calm!

So let us remember our God ever near,

        All conversation we know He doth he hear.

        For our speech to be worthy, and blessing impart,

His Holy Precepts must govern the heart:

 When His Word in our lives is appointed first place,

           Our talk will be godly, sincere and"with grace"

        Angry, harsh, unloving words bring distress,

          So needed are kind helpful words that will bless.

People we trust to speak that which is right

Are true friends indeed, our souls they delight!

May we too as God's children, from Scripture draw

A fountain of wisdom, a bountiful store;

Strive daily at all times to speak as we ought

To teach and encourage, rebuke or exhort.

"Set a watch o'er our lips Lord, keep them each day,

     By Thy Blessed Holy Spirit direct all we say;

Then our speech pure and upright, surely shall be

Lasting value to others, and glorify Thee."

"Let your speech be always with grace seasoned with salt"

Colosaans 4:6

"Set a watch O lord, before my mouth;

keep the door of my lips Psalm 141:3