Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad. 

Proverbs 12:25 (NKJV)

The world has more than enough of “naysayers” and critics, scoffers, and detractors.  We need more people to become “experts” at giving encouragement.  A good word is sometimes a hard thing to find.  Why not give it a “home in our mouth?”

“Loose lips sink ships” a popular and vital saying in World War II.  That motto was in fact to protect our American troops.  It was a saying that meant, “Guard your mouth. Guard your words. And do nothing to endanger our service men and women.

“…He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.” Proverbs 13:3 – (NKJV)

Well, in essence…preventing causalities in a spiritual war takes the same kind of precaution and action.

Being supportive and bringing forth a good word and supporting one another becomes a domino effect making the end results rewarding and pleasing to the LORD.  Kindness and the ability to encourage is a direct link from God to others and back again to the origin.

“Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal truthfully are His delight.” Proverbs 12:22  (NKJV)

God keeps His promises, and when we acknowledge that He does, it’s another way of saying He always speaks the truth.  He delights in truth.  And, when we please Him when we tell the truth.  When we uphold His word, and when we are kind and supportive to one another.  It is the presence of His Spirit that becomes fully engaged in us as we project His love towards others, in ways that are pleasing and indicative of His love for us.

When we obey the ways of the LORD, that is to say His principles and doctrine, or more to the point…His Word…He will guide us and show us how to apply the truth in our life.

When we set our hearts on obeying the LORD, He will show us His wisdom…and bring us closer to Him thereby rendering us higher into understanding our purpose in life.

Being supportive in the body of Christ is an ongoing process and a daily part of whom we are as Christians.

Our brothers and sisters, many in the dark, don’t know the truth. When we get a “word” from the LORD…He will bring us to what we should say, and maybe that person will come to the LORD.  That would be up to God of course, we’re merely His messengers, or vessels for such cause.

But keep in mind, that even if “one soul” is saved, the angels rejoice in heaven, and God will celebrate along with them.  And, it all starts with “words of truth, kindness and love…”

“Father, help us to guard our tongues, know what to say, offer encouragement and support where ever we’re led and speak the truth in Jesus precious name, Amen.”

                             Proverbs 2:6-9  (NKJV)

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