Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Proverbs 11:11-15
by: Angie Osborn.
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” I think that rhyme is one of the great lies of our society. Words have a lot of power. Hurtful words can tear a person down. Many nights, I have gone to bed feeling terrible and crying out for forgiveness for words I uttered in anger, or replayed in my mind what was spoken to me. On the other hand, our words can build up those around us. We can use our words to lend some encouragement to one who is in need of a “boost”. Today, ask God to guide your words. Use your words to lift others up. You’ll feel lifted up as well!