Proverbs 16:24 (CSB)
Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste and health to the body.
Pleasant words build a person up, but harsh words can tear a person down. As believers in God, we are to encourage others with kind words about the goodness of God. Kind words will bring another person comfort and joy. To be pleasant and thoughtful not only helps others, but also helps the one speaking. It will make that person have a positive and joyful outlook on life and can also improve the well-being of that person. To speak kind words with love, to others around us, has a positive impact not only to those we are talking to, but also to ourselves.
Dear God,
Always help us, Lord, to think before we speak. As our words can either have a positive effect or a negative effect on others around us, and also ourselves. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
