The Power of Words
By Andrea Merrell I just returned from a writers’ conference where we talked about the power of our words—both spoken and written. Let’s look first at the spoken word. The Book of James has a lot to say about the tongue. It’s little but boastful. It can be evil and full of iniquity. It can build up or tear down. It is a fire that can either bless or curse. But what about the written word? The words we pen—or type into our computers—can have the same impact and even more so in this modern age of technology. The Word for You Today says: The impact of our words spreads far and fast, especially in our digital age. Words published on any social media platform can be shared all over the world in seconds. Like a fire, those words can get out of control and do irreparable damage. Those of us who have been called to write for the Lord have a huge responsibility to make sure our words are true, instructive, and edifying whether in a book or a simple text or post. Many re...
