As children we were told, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.”

Words are powerful. They are conceived in our mind and made public through different means.. Once they leave your mouth, they are born into the world and you can’t take them back.

Those who heard what you said, hold you to those words. If you write down your thoughts on paper and distribute it to everyone, their perception of you is based on what you write, how you write and your tone. The legacy of some of the greatest contributors to our world is archived in books, audio, and video.

You are your words. Therefore, you shouldn’t waste them.  You must say what you mean and mean what you say.

Idea #1

It matters what you say to your spouse and your children, and it matters how you say it. The direction of your marriage and the environment you build around your children are connected to what you say. The tone and context should align. Eliminate negative talk. Eliminate manipulative and hyperbolic talk. Incorporate more positive and uplifting conversations in your marriage. Positive and uplifting words breathe life into your marriage.

Idea #2

Cues hint at what is going on in your mind but it doesn’t tell the whole story. Words can tell the whole story. Words can express how you feel and what you want. A habit of kindness involves a habit of kind words. A habit of kind words is crucial to an intimate relationship with your spouse. Words of affirmation and affection build intimacy between spouses. 

Quote #1

"Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate, and to humble." -Yehuda Berg

Quote #2

“Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.” Blaise Pascal

Quote #3

Our words have creative power. With our words, we can speak blessings over our future. - Joel Osteen

Challenge

Think about what you want to accomplish before you speak.

Affirmation

I am my words. Words are powerful. I am powerful. I will use my power to empower.