As a pastor, I've seen firsthand the power of words to uplift or tear down. In a world filled with noise and distractions, it's easy to get caught up in the chaos and lose sight of what's truly important. But when we speak words of encouragement, hope, and faith, we can bring light and life to those around us. As the Bible says, "Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers" (Ephesians 4:29).
I remember a situation where I was praying for a distraught mother in the emergency room, and she asked me how she could have deeper faith. I realized that faith is not just about intellectual understanding, but about trusting in God's Word, even when it seems irrational. As the Bible says, "Lord, You have said it, it appears to be irrational, but I'm going to step out boldly, trusting in Your Word" (Matthew 6:33). This is what I try to teach my congregation - that faith is a living, active principle that puts Jesus Christ first.
In a world where words can be used to tear down or build up, I believe that our faith is constantly being tested. But when we speak words of truth, hope, and encouragement, we can bring light and life to those around us. As the Bible says, "For every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment" (Matthew 12:36). This is a powerful reminder to speak words that are good for necessary edification, and to trust in God's Word, even when it seems irrational.