Words With Friends

Technology is so great now that we can play games with each other through our cell phones. There is a popular game out where friends can create words and connect to other words their friends play. They play against each other and try to get the most points so they can win. Playing on each others’ words is an old game which has been used for many years; however, not just electronically or on the traditional board.

Playing on words has been done for centuries. Many times people use words to win in discussions or debates. We take in what another person has said, we interpret it and we send some words back their way. However, there are times when words with friends may not be such a pleasant situation.

Matthew 12:37 “The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.”

We have to be careful about what we say and what we interpret from others. What can be an innocent remark can turn into a heated discussion or a broken relationship. As in the game, it is best to think carefully before forming our words because we want to be sure what we say is going to make a difference.

There are times when we say things without thinking. We get emotional about something someone did and we can’t wait to share our feelings with another person. We begin to talk about that person and their actions without a thought about what we may be doing to their reputation.

Other times we may hear something someone said and get our feelings hurt. We may not understand the total meaning of what was said; however, we jump to conclusions and feel like the other person was intentionally trying to hurt us.

We really need to consider carefully what we say and do to be sure we are lifting the other person up. If our words are not positive and helpful, we can create a bad situation for them and us. Saying things about others not only makes them look bad but it makes us look less credible. We can’t really be an example for God when we don’t consider carefully our words with friends.

Psalm 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.”

We need to remember everyone we meet is our friend whether we know them well or not. We need to look at what type of friend we are to others. We need to watch our words with friends and be sure we are using words that are appropriate and uplifting.

God gives us instructions on how we should use our words. The words of our mouths should come from the heart. Our words should be pleasing to God. We need to be sure our words are God’s words and, if we are not sure, we need to ask Him to help us form our words so we can make a difference.

Psalm 19:14 “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”