There's a scripture in Proverbs that goes like this:
"Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in right circumstances." Proverbs 25:11
God gave us the ability and gift to think and speak. We don't always consider this as one our many gifts; however, when we consider that "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks," it makes it more understandable. Everyone within your space, wherever you are, receives your words whether they be constructive or destructive.
What we say to others will determine to a certain degree what tendencies they will mentally follow. And, since people are the product of their own thought, your self-talk is so important to your welfare. We grow into the likeness of that which we think about most. What we think about most depends largely on the subjects and mode of our conversations.
If our conversation tends toward the inferior, the wrongs of things, complaints, ..., our conversation soon escalates into a destructive mode since it concentrates on faults and defects of people, things, nature, and whatever else could be the subject. If it's about people, it becomes gossip and that's a whole other blog.
On-the-other-hand, constructive conversation should tend to turn our attention to the brighter side, better side, stronger side, superior side of all things so that our minds are kept moving towards higher thought and should make everybody more keenly conscious of the higher potential and possiblities within them. No ill words, no sarcasm, no fault-finding or brought up short-comings should enter the conversation so that it would offend, embarrass, cause sadness, or pain. Every word should convey hope, encouragement, and sunshine. That may take practice. However, the rewards and changes in your life and improved relationships would be so great.
Cont'd tomorrow. Till then..."The best and highest thing a man can do in a day is to sow a seed whether it be a kind word, a kind act, or an acorn." Sow a seed today.
Love to you,
Donna
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