DAY 9: Just Jokin'

There is a story from the P.O.W.s of World War II of being tortured by being hung by the arms and cut a little slice at a time. One or two cuts would not kill, but over time it was a "death of a thousand cuts." Our words may not seem significant, but they carry great power: that of life and death. Put-down humor is not humor at all. As we praise God today, let us build others up with our words instead.

With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. James 3:9-10

Suggestions

• Write down the names of three people who you want to "build-up" today, and what you will say to them.
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Adults
List the names of three people you would like to "build-up" today. Write down what you will say to them.

For Your Journal
How did the people you chose to "build-up" react? How did it make you feel? How did it make the other person feel?

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