Powerful Words

God brings people into your life, just when you need them the most. He gives people words to say when you need to really hear them.

Upon hearing my feelings about my father voiced, my stepdad--Mr. Sparks--told my mom: "His loss is my gain."

Five words. Ordinary words. But they so touched me. His words of affirmation and worth blessed me. Five understated words transferred value onto me.

Yes, my biological father may have abdicated his position in my life. But God brought another father-figure to fill that void. One who is willing to cherish me. Which is what I have always wanted.

My stepdad is soft-spoken and a man of few words. But when he speaks, he speaks with purpose and sincerity. What he said, he meant. It wasn't for show, or pity. His Christ-like compassion obliterated my feelings of neglect and abandonment. My father may never choose to become a part of my life. In contrast, here is a man who has no ties to me except for marrying my mother and he chooses to be involved with and care about me.

I am so grateful for him becoming my family!
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I challenge you to see in what ways your words can be used for blessing someone else. Let's speak life into each other's lives!

Proverbs 18:21
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit."

Proverbs 25:11
"A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver."

Don't forget to adorn those around you with your speech! Make those around you feel beautiful and treasured with your words.