Ephesians 4:29 is my life verse. Words have more power than I know. They can hurt or heal. They can build others up or tear them down.
With the same mouth I may swear or speak in a way that demeans another. Is that glorifying God? If I find myself questioning my words, something needs to change.
Change or growth doesn't happen without God. I must repent of my offenses and ask Him for forgiveness. Then I must go to the person I offend and ask him or her for their forgiveness.
I know the power words can have. I don't want words I speak to be the source of pain, flattery, etc. to another person.
Words matter.
I want the words I speak to bring healing and peace.
