Power In Words

It’s midnight and I’m in my office cleaning. It’s time to  file, sort, recycle, and organize. How do I know it’s that time? I can’t take a step with out knocking something over and there is no room to put anything on the desk (well at least I think there is still a desk in here).

As I was cleaning I came across a card from 2007 from an old mentor of mine. I’m not sure what prompted him to send me the card. I know that at the time I had not seen him for a few years. But for what ever reason he decided to write me a quick note. I still have this note from three years ago because it was so encouraging and even as I reread it this evening the words just affirm me and bring me a great peace.

Simple words sent three years ago that express an appreciation of friendship and pointing out the strengths that he saw in me while I was in college… His words encouraged me to keep walking with God and that Christ loved me even in my mistakes and imperfections. It impacted me then and it still did this evening and I think that’s why I held on to this card.

Sometimes I don’t think we remember or realize how powerful our words can be.  ”I believe in you,”  ”I trust you,” “Keep up the fight.” Maybe at times those phrases may be cliche’ or corny, but when a person you respect says it or you know it’s  genuine… words like that can breath life.

How have you used your words lately? Have your words had a lasting positive impact?

Raising Daddy Tip of The Day

Love your kids well or they’ll find love in places you don’t want them to.