Living Life by Design

The antidote to opposition and evil is to walk in the opposite spirit – to be those who ‘promote peace’. The writer in Proverbs 12 contrasts the ‘deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil’ (v.20) with ‘joy for those who promote peace’ (v.20). How can you do this?

Promote peace with your words. ‘Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise’ (v.18). Words are so powerful; they can hurt deeply but they can also heal.

A kind word cheers’ up other people’s hearts (v.25). By an encouraging word you can transform a person’s day or even their life. 

Be an encourager today…