23/09/2026
23rd of September, 2026 Devotion:
*Title:*"Sticks and Stones"
The old expression, βSticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me,β is quite simply... just not true!
Words are powerful!
They can cut like a knife and leave painful wounds that can lead to a lifetime of self-doubt, poor self-esteem, and self-loathing!
How you use your words can either help or hurt others.
The sad thing about hateful words is that once spoken, they can never be taken back!
The damage is done.
Thatβs why itβs so important to choose your words carefully, speak with kindness, and always consider how your words will be received.
A kind, gentle word can do wonders to lift someone's spirits and bring joy and healing to a broken heart.
The Bible says in Proverbs 15:23, βA person finds joy in giving an apt reply and how good is a timely word!β
The most powerful words come from the Bible, Godβs Holy Word.
If we truly listen to what He is saying, God gives us the instruction, courage, strength, and wisdom we need to speak in such a manner that we represent Him, and as long as Jesus is shining through, you never have to worry about saying the wrong thing!
*Bible Texts:*
*Matthew 12:36*
"And I say to you that in the day when they are judged, men will have to give an account of every foolish word they have said."
*James 3:2*
"For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body."
*1 John 2:5*
"But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him."
*Deuteronomy 8:3*
"So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord."
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