The Power of Words

I read the following poem in my morning devotional book that. I have read it before (maybe in an email or something), but it is always a good reminder. Although it is very hard to do, we must always be careful of the power our words have! This is something I struggle with daily.

The Power of Words

A careless word may kindle strife
A cruel word may wreck a life
A bitter word may hate instill
A brutal word may smite and kill

A gracious word may smooth the way
A joyous word may light the day
A timely word may lessen stress
A loving word may heal and bless

--Author unknown