Words

Words are powerful, we have heard many many times,
when spoken out loud we can't press rewind.
But they begin way deep down in the secret place of you and me,
for in that place lies the thought of who you really think you be.
Words can heal, words can hurt, words can encourage, words can destroy
words should not be taken for granted, words are not to be tossed around like toys.

With a word spoken, things begin to be set in motion
with a word spoken, Jesus was brought peace to the raging ocean.
With a word spoken, people are set free, others lose their heads
with a word spoken, some find friends, others are left for dead.

Words are powerful, so be wise when you speak
use them well, and you won't have to retreat.
Because you will be counted as one who builds people up,
the things you say will encourage and help them get up.
When they are feeling down, you will have a well spoken word
for you are wise in speech, because your words are from the Lord.
Sometimes the words you speak may not be readily accepted,
because it's the truth others want to avoid, and so it goes rejected.
But in time because they know your words are not meant to hurt,
it will when accepted from danger help them to avert.

So be careful what you speak, because words have power
practice to speak in a wholesome manner no matter the hour.
Think on things that are noble, pure, lovely, and the like
and your speech will be definitely Christlike.