Produce a positive effect

“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” Colossians 3:17(KJV).

Whatever you do, would either have a positive effect, or a negative effect, in the lives of those that are under your leadership. If you do the right things and speak the right words, you would produce a positive effect, but if you do the wrong things and speak the wrong words, you would produce a negative effect. And remember that both would have a far more reaching effect than you can estimate.

I heard of a boy that was told, “Go to hell” by his mother. So, he went out of the house to a friend's house, took a gun and shot himself on the head with it, and he died. That action was triggered by that simple word that was said by his mother. Those words that you are saying to your children, and over all those that are under your authority matters. If you have been saying the wrong words over their lives, you need to repent and start saying only the right words over their lives, and it will surely have a far more reaching effect than you can estimate.

As parents your words and your deeds influence your children, and the words you tell them can go a long way to shape or reshape their destinies. As teachers, you influence your students; your words can also shape their destinies. It has a far reaching effect in their lives.
Think of Lester Calvin Brown, who was told by his family members and those around him that he was mentally retarded. He believed it, and lived with that mind set until his Algebra teacher, Mr. Washington, said to him, “Don't allow someone's opinion of you become your reality.” And today, Lester Calvin Brown has influenced so many people and motivated them to great heights. That was made possible because of the words of his teacher, Mr. Washington, which gave him a new view of himself. Your words can make the difference today in some body's life.

PRAYER
Dear Father, I ask that my words today be anointed to heal the broken hearted. May my words be seasoned with grace, and be uplifting to everyone that will hear me today in Jesus Name. Amen.

For further study read
1 John 2:13-14, 1 John 4:4, 1John 5:4.

DOING THE WORD
Read Philippians 4:13 to yourself and let it be your meditation and confession for the day. Please read Proverbs chapter 28.