Value our Words

Words are powerful things.  They can make or break a relationship, a friendship, a business, a community.  They are so powerful in fact that they can change the very course of history.  (How many leaders throughout history arrived in their position of power because of the words they used?)  Our words tell a story, convey messages, and create reality.  Our words shape who we are, how we believe, and what we think of ourselves and others.  From words opinions are formed and beliefs are shaped.  Indeed words are extremely powerful. 

Because of the impressive power of words we must be careful with them.  Using words without careful consideration or thought can cause us to say or write or do things that we may regret.  Understanding the power of words, we must be more guarded with how and when use them.  Someone who has mastered control over their words will greatly benefit from it in life because how we use our words often determines what kind of person we are and what others think of us. 

Too often I believe we undervalue the power of words and do not take them seriously enough.  We flippantly “blast off” the first thing that comes to our mind, allow anger to control or words, or don’t really put much thought and consideration in to them.  Using words ineffectively or unwisely can cause undue stress, heartache, problems, and conflict in our life. 

Now, just to be clear, I am not suggesting we don’t ever speak or write a message without thinking it over for many, many minutes first but what I am saying is that we do need to be careful.  I believe we do need to recognize and understand the power of words and realize the strong influence they can have.  Many problems can be solved, issues can be resolved, many conflicts minimized, relationships healed, and outcomes improved if we choose our words wisely.  Let’s value our words and allow them to help us to be more effective leaders and reach our full potential in life.