I Believe In You

I believe in you. How easy it is to let those words rise from our heart, over our lips, and into someone else's heart.

I believe in you. How powerful those words are in turning someone's life around and helping them to believe in themselves again.

I believe in you. Oh, the light that just went back on in your child's eyes!

I believe in you. Their smile just beamed brighter than it's ever beamed before.

I believe in you. Yes, you! In spite of the weaknesses and shortcomings that only you see in yourself. I don't see them.

I believe in you. And when you wish upon that star just remember... I made those stars for all of your wishes.

I believe in you. And I believe in your dreams and I know you can make them all come true.... if you believe, too.

I believe in you. I really do.

I believe in you. I always have... and I always will. I promise.

I believe in you.

Love,

God

Author, Jace Carlton

Jesus cried and said, ‘he who believes in Me, believes not in Me, but in Him that sent Me. And he that sees Me sees Him that sent Me. I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. And if any man hears My words, and believes not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.’

 John 12:44-47

"No" Is One of the Few Words That Can Never Be Misunderstood

While in medical training, surgeons are encouraged to weigh the importance of each word spoken during an operation.  As the anesthetic is given, fear may strike a patient if she hears someone say, "I'm going to shoot her now."  Even a phrase such as "hook up the monitor" may be interpreted by a drugged patient as sounding like 'shake up the monster.'  Can you imagine the impact on a half-dazed patient if she hears a doctor say, "This isn't my day!"

The same directions given by two different physicians could encourage or discourage a patient, simply by their tone of voice.  One doctor's voice might suggest a prescription will work, while another's voice might convey reservations.  Either would drastically affect the morale of a patient.

Theodore Roosevelt popularized an expression about the need for clear, precise communication.  He called words with several possible meanings "weasel words"--by using them a speaker might weasel out of any commitment, claiming a different interpretation of the word.

The Bible also tells us again and again to remember the importance of our words.  We are always to speak words of encouragement, hope, and faith to those around us.