Published by First Baptist Church of Charleston for Say Something Nice Sunday.
The simple answer is that words are powerful. Words have the power
to build or destroy. Words have the power to heal or wound. With
our words we have the power to build up a Christian community or
to destroy it.
Nowhere are words more powerful than within the church. “The
Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Words take on a life unto
themselves. Once they are given life they are on their way for good
or evil.
This special day is an opportunity to build the community of
faith, strengthen relationships and heal old wounds. Our national
discourse has become so strident and even in religious circles the
rhetoric is often far from Christ-like. In Philippians 1:27 we read, “Let
your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ.”
This is a day to say thank you to those who make our lives better
just by being a part of them. This is a day to recognize those who
contribute to our lives in specific ways. This is a day to apologize for
words spoken in frustration, anger or disappointment.
One day is one day, but perhaps we can stretch it to two days and
then just maybe if we encourage one another and ask for God’s help,
we might change the world!

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