choosing to bless

Tuesday, March 19. 2019 (7:57 a.m.)

Most Holy God,

Thank You! I got to experience kind words and tones yesterday. An educator instructing first graders on the importance of the Golden Rule [found in Matthew 7:12]. Mm, yes. Thank You Father.

Thank You for the choices we have on every given day. Choosing to bless rather than curse. To hope instead of fear. Your Word speaks again and again about what we think and how we communicate it.

Thank You for those who are dedicated to helping others learn to express themselves lovingly. Carefully choosing words that will build, uplift and heal instead of hurt, tear down and destroy. Father, You are so good.

Words have such power. Thank You for the people You work in who become committed to encouraging others. Teaching. Learning. Choosing. To bless. To heal. To hope.

Thank You for the visual I saw yesterday using a large, red construction paper heart. With each positive word spoken the heart remained smooth and unchanged. Then came the careless, hurtful comments. Each one causing another wrinkle. Then a crumple. What a lesson Lord. Thank You for this teacher’s heart for those in attendance.

I love You. Use me this day. To bless, not curse. To help, not hurt. To uplift and encourage. I love You. Thank You. Amen.

(223 words ~ 9:09 a.m.)