We Will Survive

Everyone is talking. Words are flying through the air every second of every day. We are encompassed about with words -- from our family, friends, co-workers, stores, restaurants, phones, TV, radio, internet...there's not a quiet place anywhere anymore. We are surrounded.

It's how we communicate with each other. Trouble is, not all of those conversations we hear or are a part of are always productive. Nor are they always good.

Lately it seems I've been bombarded with others' words that are less than "nice"...whether neighbor against neighbor, sister against mother, co-worker against boss or co-worker..people are unhappy, and it's coming out in their words. I've had 5 phone calls this past week alone where someone has been hurt by someone else, and they want help. They want comfort.

There's a verse I came across yesterday, and I believe the Lord gave it to me to share with everyone who needs to hear...

1 Peter 4:11 "If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the Word of God."

Not hurtful, slanderous words but words that uplift one another...God-honoring conversations. We should be treating others like we would likewise want to be treated.

No, we don't need Dr. Phil. Just the precious Word of God.