Of Giving Compliments: The Power of Words

Tonight, I intentionally stay up late for the purpose of doing a blog post worthy of reading. As you may notice above, the catch-phrase I tag along with my blog somehow has this moving influence in me to always end up writing inspiring entry - at most. I know, "Mission-Ready" is such a big word. More so, it's a big responsibility. But I'm constantly reminded by the fact that If you'll just say "Yes" to the Lord, your perception of an impossible task changes. Suddenly, a task deemed impossible can be seen as possible. That's the working of the Christ in us.

When we see things beyond our capacity, we tend to like being engulfed with the massiveness of a challenge. But when we came to realize that there is one God in our midst that is always ready to share a lift of what we can't carry,  a heavy load quickly becomes lighter. 

I've always wanted to be of influence to others - I just don't know yet how specific I can do such. But that's how I want to be known for and will try to work hard for. It may be quite far yet but in my own little optimistic ways, I'd be able to achieve the pinnacle of what I wanted - TO BE AN INSTRUMENT OF ACHIEVING JOY. It's quite tall of a task but in the eyes of a non-cynical person, it can always be possible.

Perhaps, it's no obscure amongst us how words have power. How it can influence one's life. How it can change one's pessimistic attitude and embrace the optimist's character. How it can change a nation - and many more. 

Earlier, I chanced upon this YT video that tore me up while watching. I just can't hold my emotions that I suddenly let loose and let some tears slide down my cheeks. It's a joyful tear. The clip I saw was just so heart warming that I can't contain how I'm being inspired of the enormous love and affection that has been sent across through the exchanges of messages by one towards the other in the video. 

Here's the video that is responsible for the drop of tears in me.

Apparently, it is imperative amongst us how big our words can impact the lives of other people - may they be - our family members, our best friend, our son or daughter, our co-worker, our wife/husband, our boss, and our friends. And what's even more delightful is when we hear them say good things about us especially when we seldom hear it verbally. It's just so amazing that it strengthens the bond between the receiver and the giver of compliments. 

Many have said that "we are human and we are prone to commit mistakes". But we should also realize that being human we are given free will by God to think before we talk, to exercise our mind in a manner divinely possible. That, in all instances, we should always talk with sincerity of the heart, openness of the mind, and uplifting of the spirit. 

Like what we have seen in the video, our words should be an expression of love, hope, support, and affection. It is a wise act if we will just spread or talk about good things about other people and spare our time in soaking to stories that defiles them. Remember, we mirror each other, so whatever we say or do to others reflect on our own too. 

Our tongue can be both a blessing and a curse. As said, those that comes out from our mouth originates from our heart. So, it is a must all the times that we should be more sensitive in conveying our speech. 

Our words can make or break an individual. It is best to choose the former and be someone who brings joy into somebody's life. As I sleep tonight, I will leave you with a quote that reads:

Goodnight folks! 

May God shower you with kindness in both words and deeds.  Express them every so often. 

P.S. - credit to the owner of the video, photos and the quote.