The Power Of Words
Think back to a specific instance when someone in your life spoke words that changed the trajectory of your life in a positive way. Ever since they said those words you can’t seem to forget them, and find yourself holding onto them. Those specific words they spoke to you have stuck with you and without knowing it, these individuals were speaking life into you.
Our words have so much power. They have the power to cut you down or build you up. I’m sure you’ve experienced that in your own life. Maybe someone has said a comment to you that made you feel lesser than, like you don’t matter, or there is no way for you to accomplish what you have set out to do. After that comment was said, did you start to feel your insecurities flaring up or just flat out confused? They were speaking lies into your life. On the other hand, if you’ve experienced someone speaking truth and life into you, you feel capable of accomplishing anything!
Do you have someone speaking life into your life?
I want to encourage you to have those people in your life that impact you in a positive way. This will truly change the trajectory of your life. Here’s the other thing, you may not even realize who you are letting speak into your life. Think about the people you are closest to; do they impact your life in a positive or negative way? After having a conversation with them, do you feel completely drained or do you leave knowing that they care about you and believe you can accomplish great things?
Do you speak life into others?
This can be tough because you don’t always feel lively, or like you have anything positive to offer someone. You might be thinking, “how in the world am I supposed to encourage others when I am feeling sad, insecure, or just plain not feeling it?” Take time to take inventory of how healthy you are as an individual and maybe start focusing on gathering people in your life that speak life into you so that you will be filled and ready to pour into others. Maybe you simply aren’t sure how to speak life into someone. If this is you and it feels too sappy and weird to you, then here are a few easy ways to encourage someone, even when you don’t feel like it.
Quick & Easy Steps To Speak Life Into Others:
Listen: Genuinely listen to what they have to say.
Validate: Reassure them that their feelings are valid.
Encourage: You can say something like, “Wow, it sounds like you have a great perspective on this situation!” or “It sounds like you handled that really well!”
Empower: Don’t hesitate to tell them the good you see in them, how much they matter, or something great in them that inspires you.
