The word of God is powerful and this promise is one that is given to you as well. The words you speak to others about the Lord will not return empty either. They will accomplish for the Lord what seems to you is impossible. Words are powerful and can change lives.
I would like to relate to you an example of how words even spoken casually are remembered. When I was in college I stayed over night with a friend at her dorm. I commuted to BGSU and there were times when I stayed with a friend over night when I had an early class. I was in the bathroom brushing my teeth and had let the water run while I was brushing. One of the girls said that I had better turn off the water to save the water for the environment. That was the beginning of the ecology movement. I laughed and told her that my not turning off the water wouldn’t cause the water to dry up on the earth. But to this day every time I brush my teeth her words ring in my head and I turn off the water, even after all these years. If just those few words spoken to me casually could change a habit, can you imagine what a change you can make in a person’s life if you tell them about the Lord and His love for them?
There are people all around you suffering because of problems, worries, illness, and sin. You are the one who could change their lives forever if you just mention that you will pray for them. You see God can even work through your prayers to change their lives. It is possible. Try it this week. When someone tells you about their troubles, tell them that you will pray for them and then do it. God can work in mighty ways and change lives. His word never returns empty.
Dear Lord,
Help us this week to tell those who are in need of prayer that we will be lifting them up in prayer. Help us to be faithful with this, as we know that the words we speak in your name will not return empty.
There are so many people who need your love. Help us to be brave and speak up for you.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
