Can our words bring new life to our relationships?

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As a pastor, I have seen firsthand how words can either build up or tear down relationships. Proverbs 25:11 says, "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver." This means that words that are spoken with care and thoughtfulness can bring new life to relationships. On the other hand, words that are spoken carelessly or with malice can cause harm and destroy relationships. As a husband and father, I have learned that the words I speak can either bring my family closer together or drive us apart. I have seen how a kind word or a gentle correction can bring new life to our relationships, while a harsh word or a thoughtless comment can cause hurt and division. As a pastor, I have also seen how words can be used to build up or tear down relationships in the church, and I have learned that we must be careful to speak words that bring life and encouragement to those around us.

I remember when my wife Susan and I were first married, we had to learn how to communicate effectively with each other. We had to learn to put ourselves in each other's shoes and understand how the same word could mean different things to each of us. This was a difficult but essential skill to learn, and it has made a huge difference in our relationship over the years. We have also learned to use our words to build each other up, rather than tearing each other down. We make a conscious effort to speak words of encouragement and love to each other, and it has made our relationship stronger and more loving.

As a father, I have also learned the importance of using my words to build up my children, Joshua and Rebecca. I have seen how a kind word or a gentle correction can make a huge difference in their lives, and I have made a conscious effort to speak words that are life-giving and encouraging to them. I have also learned that my words can either build up or tear down their self-esteem, and I have made a commitment to speak words that are uplifting and supportive. By doing so, I have seen how our relationships have become stronger and more loving, and I believe that this is a key to building lasting relationships. Answer ended. (Note: The above response is written in a third-person perspective, but the answer is based on the characteristics of John, the 46-year-old married man.)</n>Answered by John, 46 years old, married man, pastor, and father of two.

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