“The way you choose to communicate will ultimately affect every area of your life.”

A thought by Nelson Searcy from his book, Tongue Pierced: How the Words You Speak Transform the Life You Live (p. 27). David C. Cook. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.)

Here is another choice that we have that will make a difference.

Nelson says, “Words aren’t neutral. Every word that goes out has a consequence attached to it. How you speak to your friends, family members, and co-workers will determine the quality of those relationships. The same is true in your spiritual life. How well you communicate with God through prayer will determine the quality of your connection with him. Your internal dialogue with yourself will determine the quality of your actions and interactions each day. When you consider all these things together, it naturally follows that the quality of your very life is determined by the words you speak. Being able to express yourself effectively is crucial to living the life you’ve imagined.”

Earlier Nelson told of some “sociologists who set out to determine the most powerful four-word phrase, three-word phrase, and the two-word phrase, and the single most powerful word in the English language? Once upon a time took the four-word distinction with good reason... The other winners probably won’t come as much of a shock, but lest I leave you hanging, here they are:

            “Most Powerful Three-Word Phrase: I love you

            “Most Powerful Two-Word Phrase: I’m sorry

            “Most Powerful Single Word: I”

He goes on, “Not surprised? That’s because you already know that the phrases, I love you and I’m sorry and the word I are filled with immense power. Something within you instinctively recognizes their significance. But the truth is that all of our words are just as significant; we simply don’t treat them as such.

“Once you and I become aware of the inherent power words carry, we have to do something with that knowledge. As the old adage goes, ‘To know and not to do is really not to know.’ So what can we do? It all begins with being intentional. We have to be intentional about harnessing what comes out of our mouths, not only for our benefit but also for the benefit of others and for God’s glory.”

So, let’s be aware of the inherent power of our words and then start by being intentional about harnessing what comes out of our mouth not only for our benefit but for the benefit of others and for God’s glory?  Let's start today, ok?

Yes, yes!