Reflections of the Heart

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Oct 28, 2023 · 4m

READ: MATTHEW 12:33-37; ROMANS 12:2; EPHESIANS 4:22-24, 29-32 Take a moment to remember a compliment that has stuck with you. For example, I remember a friend telling me I was very intentional, and I really appreciated that. Now, think of something someone said that was harsh. Maybe it was a biting remark, a lie, or a put-down. Unfortunately, those can come to mind much easier, and the negative things said to us can stick around longer than we want them to. The Bible has so much to say about our words and their power. Our words can calm people down or rile them up; they can encourage or…