My Words Can Heal

12–15 minutes

Center · Stillness

Settle in

Put the phone down. Take one slow breath, and say: “God, I am here. Speak, I am listening.”

Read · The passage

Scripture

Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 12:18, BSB

Learn · Reflection

Reflection

My Words Can Heal

Talk · Conversation

Talk about it

What is one sentence someone said to you that still heals your heart today?

Thank · Gratitude

Give thanks

Today I thank God for the person who gave me a place at the table when I felt forgotten.

Ask · Prayer

Pray together

God, guard my mouth from words that cut. Use my voice today to lift up someone who feels worthless.

Begin · Application

Carry it into the day

Today say out loud to someone who needs to hear it: “You matter” or “You are not alone.”

Scripture quoted from the Berean Standard Bible. Public domain (CC0)