September 15
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Today in our Inspired Leadership Minute I want us to look at Proverbs 16:24: “Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”
In this simile, Solomon is saying gracious, pleasant words are like honey that nourishes the soul and soothes the body. In Solomon’s day, honey was not only used as a natural sweetener for all kinds of food but raw honey was also used as an antibiotic to heal wounds and soothe burns.
Words have a tremendous impact, especially when they come from a leader. What you say and how you say it has the power to build up or to tear down not only individuals but whole organizations. Gracious words and pleasant speech will build people up and bring healing to the broken.
Do what you can, even in the midst of challenging situations, to make your words gracious so that they are received openly and contribute to the well-being of those the Lord has given you the responsibility to lead.
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