Sweet Talk – by CD Swanson
(Proverbs 18:21) Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
“You're stupid!–Where were you when they handed out brains?” —-“You didn't go to see your mother when she was sick you should be ashamed of yourself.”—“Where were you when I was in the hospital with daddy?”
The comments above are merely there for purposes of this post. And, perhaps the above words were said to someone, somewhere, reading this right now. Perhaps, someone is feeling hurt, and/or guilt over another person’s assassination of their very soul.
Clearly words can minister “life” or death” —and to be a person of faith–we know that ministering “life” is from God. God doesn’t humiliate degrade or catapult us into a guilt trip making us feel unworthy. God lifts, edifies, and brings peace and jubilation to our souls.
Jesus said, “You’ll know them by their fruits”—there’re many parts of that fruit—and overall behavior which incorporates kindness, compassion, and Jesus’ doctrine into daily lives. There’s light from kind words that filter out and chases darkness away, there’s healing and peace from words that’ll bring about a transformation. There’s the proclamation of Jesus being our Savior and being aligned with His truth.
Words from the grace of God who gives us the wisdom are “a breath of life” in which we breathe. Words are balm to our souls; words are the essence of our faith and the consequences of believing in Jesus and His ways.
Lord, help me to minister sweet words as honey to mind and soul. Let them flow smoothly over someone today and every day through Jesus’ name, Amen.
C D Swanson is a Christian author and writer who lives for God and His glory. Contact | 
