The Power of Words

I have just been reminded the last few weeks of how powerful words are. What scared me mostly was to realise how easy we use words without first truly contemplating the impact and commitment of them.

Yes we say that something is important to us, yet your actions do not align with what you said. You call someone your friend, but did you take the time to think about this person and whether it will be good for you and possible for you to live out the true and full meaning of friendship towards this person?

Which brings me to the essence of what is on my heart. Do we truly understand the fullness of the words we use? And if so, are you able to and willing to and committed enough to action those words? The reason why I am emphasising this is because it has a direct impact on your character, the trust you establish with people and with yourself.

The most powerful of words that we need to give a hard think about before we use them are:

• yes & no
• friend
• love

Just saying these words has no power, but it gives birth to a commitment and expectation. It creates a platform on which your trustworthiness will be judged along with your character and integrity.
It is your actions being in line with the fullness of these words that will give God the ability to move on your behalf in any issue you are facing. Only through you taking action is God able to help you achieve the success and victory you are after. With you just saying 'please help me with this Lord' and then you do not take the necessary action to achieve it, will leave you stuck where you are!

So there might be "friends" that are not good for you and your future that you need to let go of. There might be people you said you loved and need to take that back and ask for forgiveness. There might be things you said yes to and need to correct your commitment and ask for forgiveness.

So think wisely before you call someone your friend. Think wisely before you say yes. Think wisely before you tell someone that you love them.

We all make mistakes......and we all have the final choice in what your future here on earth will look like. So choose well and do not hesitate to ask for sound advice.

"The person who asks is a fool for five minutes. The person who does not ask is a fool for a lifetime!"   - Chinese Proverb