Kind words are like honey–sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. (Proverbs 16:24 NLT)

We use words daily as a way to communicate. One thing is for sure: it’s not easy to say the right things at all times for any of us! Even though it can be tough, guarding our speech is a wise thing to do. The Holy Spirit helps us, so asking for help with words is what we can do to improve, making sure that our speech is sweet.

The words we speak have the power to influence the atmosphere. So, thinking before speaking is a good way to be sure words are impactful and helpful, not harmful.

For Christians, the goal is to have the words we speak be a blessing to people, not tear them town. Because words are powerful, we are much better off when we choose to use them wisely. Words we speak reveal the motives of our hearts. Being slow to speak is usually the best way to go.  [Read more…]

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God who richly provides us with everything…” (1 Timothy 6:17)

God is many things, including being a good provider. Believers can find comfort in remembering the truth that God is our provider during tough times.

Our God is a God of endless provision! Provision comes in many forms. It is true that whatever it is we are in need of, the Lord  will provide it! What a blessing! There are times where part of God’s provision is for us to actually go through unpleasant things. We know that in the end everything works out as part of the good plan God has for each of us. [Read more…]

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. (Matthew 5:6)

Whenever we are hungry or thirsty, our human nature kicks in, prompting us to find something to eat or to drink. As we eat or drink, hunger pangs are filled and our thirst is quenched, until the next meal or snack. Just as we hunger for food and drink, our soul has a spiritual hunger that only God can alleviate.

God loves to pursue us and have an interactive and true relationship with us! The more we draw close to Him, the more He draws near to us.

 Come close to God, and God will come close to you.  (James 4:8)

Keeping our relationship with God strong is key to enjoying life. Through right relationship with the Lord, we further cultivate spiritual hunger, causing us to want more and more of God. Your relationship with Jesus is further developed by some simple actions you can take each day: feeding yourself daily, praying daily, and giving love daily. [Read more…]