Yesterday we talked about establishing an atmosphere of beatitude—supreme blessedness. It’s nice to dream about it, but how do we do it? The most powerful way is through our words.
I think of the words of James 3:8-10: “But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceeding blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.”
We can’t tame the tongue ourselves. It is only the power of the Holy Spirit working in our lives who can tame it (Ephesians 3:20). Let’s get into the habit of yielding to the Holy Spirit so no destroying and negative words will come forth from our lips.
If we want to build a home of blessedness, we must speak worse of blessing. There’s no other way. That means words of blessing to your husband each day. That means words of blessing to your children. To bless means to speak good words, praising words, and commending words.
Do you think we could do this today, and tomorrow, and the next day? This is how we build a home of blessedness.
Love from Nancy Campbell