Everyone is fighting a battle
- Greg Higgins
- Feb 2
- 2 min read
Scripture: Proverbs 18:21 (NIV)
“The tongue has the power of life and death.”
Every person you encounter today is carrying something heavy. Some battles are visible. Most are not. Smiles can hide grief. Confidence can mask fear. Strength can coexist with exhaustion.
That’s why encouragement matters so much. A single word—spoken at the right moment—can interrupt discouragement and remind someone they are not alone. You may never fully understand what another person is facing, but God does. And sometimes, He chooses to use your words to remind them of His nearness.
Our words are never neutral. They either build or tear down, heal or wound, lift or weigh down. Scripture reminds us that our tongues carry the power of life and death. That’s not meant to scare us—it’s meant to awaken us to the opportunity we carry every day.
Before you speak today, pause and ask: Will these words bring life?
Then choose encouragement.
Prayer:
God, help me remember that everyone I meet is fighting a battle I may never see. Let my words bring life, hope, and healing today. Amen.Scripture: Proverbs 18:21 (NIV)
“The tongue has the power of life and death.”
Every person you encounter today is carrying something heavy. Some battles are visible. Most are not. Smiles can hide grief. Confidence can mask fear. Strength can coexist with exhaustion.
That’s why encouragement matters so much. A single word—spoken at the right moment—can interrupt discouragement and remind someone they are not alone. You may never fully understand what another person is facing, but God does. And sometimes, He chooses to use your words to remind them of His nearness.
Our words are never neutral. They either build or tear down, heal or wound, lift or weigh down. Scripture reminds us that our tongues carry the power of life and death. That’s not meant to scare us—it’s meant to awaken us to the opportunity we carry every day.
Before you speak today, pause and ask: Will these words bring life?
Then choose encouragement.
Prayer:
God, help me remember that everyone I meet is fighting a battle I may never see. Let my words bring life, hope, and healing today. Amen.
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