Prayer

What words of Jesus stay with you the most?

I love words. How full of power they are! What a source of healing, consolation and joy, hope and encouragement they can be for others. A word of kindness is a Word made Flesh!

Think of the words that have been spoken, written and sung throughout the ages. Our response to all words, if we want them to feed us, is to listen and connect them to our lives. It is both frightening and awesome to be aware of how much power we have. Power to bless? Power to curse!

Let us go on then, with the task of blessing, as we remember the in the words of Isaiah our power to use our words for good.

Dear God,

Stand guard at the gate of my mouth. May I say words that are loving, gentle and true. 

Give me the wisdom to think before I speak. 

May my words become love in the lives of others.

Amen