365 Project Day 296: Well Chosen

Canon 5D Mark ll, 100 2.8 macro, 4.0 aperture, 1/160 shutter, 100 ISO, Alien B800 at 1/16 power and a 60 inch shoot through umbrella above subject.

Every time we open our mouths to speak, we are making a decision for ourselves and for others. We have the ability to bless or curse, to speak life or death.  (Proverbs 18:21)  Sometimes I wonder if we really knew the power that we hold, would we make other choices when we speak? We are created in the image of God Himself, who by the power of his words, created the world in six days. He spoke it into being.

My heart shudders at the thought of lives that I could have impacted for the better had I chosen to bless instead of curse. Each time I open my mouth, whether in the presence or absence of the one I am speaking about, I am impacting them and myself in some way. Am I imparting life or just the opposite?

I want to bless.

Lord, help me to bless! I envision those I am speaking about coming to life as I speak words of blessing before the Father and to others about them. I will choose (Lord help me choose!) to bless, to always bless, and forgive me for the times I have not. Forgive me for the furrowed brow and the bitter tongue. Forgive my debts as I forgive my debtors. 

Choosing our words wisely is like choosing the best fruit from the tree. I hope to choose well today.

Proverbs 25:11 ~”Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances.”

 Romans 12:14 ~”Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.”