Words of Blessings
Speaking words of encouragement can have a profound effect on one’s life.
Words of affirmation show that you value a person. We often speak loving words to our spouse, children, and close friends. But the challenge presents itself when we have to speak words of encouragement to someone that we do not like or completely lack respect. Why should we put ourselves in a position to show kindness to our adversaries?
Matthew 5:14-16
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your father in heaven.”
As Christians Jesus commissioned us to shine, and demonstrate His ways. Is this easy? By no means! (I can only speak for myself.) But I know when someone offends myself or my family my natural response is to swing the proverbial punch and try to take my adversaries out. However, I have learned that anger and resentment are a consuming fire, and snuffs out the internal light that God has given all of us.
Take on the challenge to go against your natural feelings and begin to practice…..the operative word is practice what our Heavenly Father has commissioned us to do.
Begin to look at people with spiritual eyes and practice loving the way our Creator intended.
It is said that practice makes perfect.Let us practice speaking words of blessings.
Blessings
Camille Kleidysz
Speaking words of encouragement can have a profound effect on one’s life.
Words of affirmation show that you value a person. We often speak loving words to our spouse, children, and close friends. But the challenge presents itself when we have to speak words of encouragement to someone that we do not like or completely lack respect. Why should we put ourselves in a position to show kindness to our adversaries?
Matthew 5:14-16
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your father in heaven.”
As Christians Jesus commissioned us to shine, and demonstrate His ways. Is this easy? By no means! (I can only speak for myself.) But I know when someone offends myself or my family my natural response is to swing the proverbial punch and try to take my adversaries out. However, I have learned that anger and resentment are a consuming fire, and snuffs out the internal light that God has given all of us.
Take on the challenge to go against your natural feelings and begin to practice…..the operative word is practice what our Heavenly Father has commissioned us to do.
Begin to look at people with spiritual eyes and practice loving the way our Creator intended.
It is said that practice makes perfect.Let us practice speaking words of blessings.
Blessings
Camille Kleidysz
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