Words

I love words.  I always have and I always will.   I especially love written words.  Reading is my favorite way to relax.  Sunday afternoons you will most likely find me stretched out on the couch with a book.  I can lose myself in a fictional story for hours and it's wonderful!

But there are words I love even more.  Words that are more important.

(Once again, sorry about the sideways picture.  I just haven't taken the time to figure out how to turn it.)

Above is a photo of my Bible.  It is packed full of words.  Life giving words.  Check your attitude words.  I love you words.  The very word of God.  Too often I take it for granted.

My Bible also holds encouraging words that are not directly from God.  It's stuffed with notes and letters I've received over the past 18 years that have blessed me.  There's the letter of apology I received in junior high from the boy who was super mean to me and made me cry.  There's the note of encouragement from my youth pastor telling me what spiritual gifts he sees in me.  There's the full page handwritten letter from my boss thanking me for my friendship and my service to the restaurant.  And most recently added, there is the sheet of paper that is filled front and back with words from my friends.  Words that they asked God for.  Words that affirm my gifts and my callings.

It's Friday morning and I have a weekend challenge for you.  If you dare.  Take some time to ask God if he has a word for someone you love (or someone you don't love).  Take some time to write it down and mail it or hand deliver it.  Take some time to think about how blessed you would be to receive it.  Your words are so important, make sure they are worth speaking.