Powerful Words

[bèlla]

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. —Proverbs 18:21

25 Ways to Build Up Your Companion

I’ve been thinking about you all day.
What can I do for you today?
How can I pray for you today?
The best part of my day is when you come home.
You are one of God’s most precious gifts to me.
Thank you.
I’m sorry.
You are so wonderful.
You look so handsome/beautiful today.
You make my day brighter.
I don’t feel complete without you.
You are my best friend.
I love spending time with you.
Thank you for taking such good care of me.
You are my knight in shining armor.
I will always love you.
I trust your decisions.
I can always count on you.
What would you like to do?
I prize every moment we’re together.
I see God’s fingerprints all over you.
You are such an inspiration to so many people.
You are such a wonderful father.
You could give classes on how to be a great husband.
I believe in you.

25 Ways to Tear Them Down

I told you so.
You’re always in a bad mood.
You just don’t think.
It’s all your fault.
What’s wrong with you?
All you ever do is complain.
I can’t do anything to please you.
You made your bed; now lie in it.
You should have thought about that before.
You never listen to me.
All you care about is yourself.
I don’t know why I put up with you.
I can talk to you until I’m blue in the face and it doesn’t do any good.
If you don’t like it, you know where the door is.
That was stupid.
What’s your problem?
You think you’re always right.
You don’t own me.
You never help me around the house.
Who do you think you are?
You’re impossible.
What do you want now?
You are such a big baby.
It’s all about you, isn’t it?
How many times do I have to tell you?

Excerpt from The Power of a Woman’s Words by Sharon Jaynes

 

[Tolworth John]

A practical way to build each other up is to make time to listen to what they are saying.
To take time to share thoughts, relationships are built on trust and trust is shown by being vunerable with each other.

This is natural for most women, us men often have to learn this the hard way.

 

[devin553344]

Positivity or Negativity is a powerful concept. I think Proverbs 18:21 should be linked to Galatians 5:22-23.

 

[Multifavs]

Great post!

Words may seem simple, but they have much more power than we realize. They can build someone up or tear them down, they can even have lasting positive or negative effects on someone. I've learned this from my own experiences. It's why we as Christians should always try to be careful with our words. It's not easy, I know, but we can always ask God for His guidance and the right words to use.

 

[Mathetes66]

Very good Bella! Thank you so much!

Phil 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer & supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts & your minds in Christ Jesus.

8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. And what you have learned & received & heard & seen in me—practice these things & the God of peace will be with you.

James 3:17,18 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

I would add to the first list these simple but powerful words: 'I have missed you.'

 

[2PhiloVoid]

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. —Proverbs 18:21

25 Ways to Build Up Your Companion

I’ve been thinking about you all day.
What can I do for you today?
How can I pray for you today?
The best part of my day is when you come home.
You are one of God’s most precious gifts to me.
Thank you.
I’m sorry.
You are so wonderful.
You look so handsome/beautiful today.
You make my day brighter.
I don’t feel complete without you.
You are my best friend.
I love spending time with you.
Thank you for taking such good care of me.
You are my knight in shining armor.
I will always love you.
I trust your decisions.
I can always count on you.
What would you like to do?
I prize every moment we’re together.
I see God’s fingerprints all over you.
You are such an inspiration to so many people.
You are such a wonderful father.
You could give classes on how to be a great husband.
I believe in you.

25 Ways to Tear Them Down

I told you so.
You’re always in a bad mood.
You just don’t think.
It’s all your fault.
What’s wrong with you?
All you ever do is complain.
I can’t do anything to please you.
You made your bed; now lie in it.
You should have thought about that before.
You never listen to me.
All you care about is yourself.
I don’t know why I put up with you.
I can talk to you until I’m blue in the face and it doesn’t do any good.
If you don’t like it, you know where the door is.
That was stupid.
What’s your problem?
You think you’re always right.
You don’t own me.
You never help me around the house.
Who do you think you are?
You’re impossible.
What do you want now?
You are such a big baby.
It’s all about you, isn’t it?
How many times do I have to tell you?

Excerpt from The Power of a Woman’s Words by Sharon Jaynes

Very nice. Although, you ought to hear the Lacey Sturm version of how the last part so often works in real life for so many folks ...

... on the other hand, I will admit that a lot of what is listed in the first half was being bandied back and forth between my honey and I yesterday. It was a good day! A very good day! ** sigh **

 

[2PhiloVoid]

Positivity or Negativity is a powerful concept. I think Proverbs 18:21 should be linked to Galatians 5:22-23.

I kind of like how Galatians chapter one comes across, myself. It's sort of hard to believe it comes out of the same mouth (Paul's)... and in the same letter, even. (Holy Smokes! Them's some powerful words!)

 

[bèlla]

Great post!

Words may seem simple, but they have much more power than we realize. They can build someone up or tear them down, they can even have lasting positive or negative effects on someone. I've learned this from my own experiences. It's why we as Christians should always try to be careful with our words. It's not easy, I know, but we can always ask God for His guidance and the right words to use.

Amen to all you said. Wonderfully stated!

 

[bèlla]

... on the other hand, I will admit that a lot of what is listed in the first half was being bandied back and forth between my honey and I yesterday. It was a good day! A very good day! ** sigh **

It happened and next time you’ll choose differently. Grace, not condemnation.

 

[bèlla]

A practical way to build each other up is to make time to listen to what they are saying.
To take time to share thoughts, relationships are built on trust and trust is shown by being vunerable with each other.

This is natural for most women, us men often have to learn this the hard way.

We all stumble. Don’t assume you’re alone in that. I have much room for improvement.

 

[bèlla]

Positivity or Negativity is a powerful concept. I think Proverbs 18:21 should be linked to Galatians 5:22-23.

Excellent verse. Thank you for mentioning it!

 

[2PhiloVoid]

It happened and next time you’ll choose differently. Grace, not condemnation.

What? Whoa-ho, there, sister! I didn't say that Lacey Sturm's song applied ... to me! I only said that the last part of what you wrote in your OP applied to me. Don't jump the gun, there, Sis!

 

[bèlla]

Very good Bella! Thank you so much!

Thank you for adding to the thread. These are uplifting words and we can’t have too many.

I began employing Philippians 4:8 a short time ago and its done wonders for my mind and heart. Keeping my eyes on God enables me to weather life’s challenges without being overcome.

Setting our mind on things above is the solution.

I would add to the first list these simple but powerful words: 'I have missed you.'

Yes. I need to say this more often. Thank you for the reminder.

 

[bèlla]

What? Whoa-ho, there, sister! I didn't say that Lacey Sturm's song applied ... to me! I only said that the last part of what you wrote in your OP applied to me. Don't jump the gun, there, Sis!

That means you’re behaving yourself and that’s worthy of celebration! ;-)

 

[Mathetes66]

Amen and thank you Bella. Keep up the good thoughts for us all!