What is the purpose of words? We are in a series simply entitled “Words,” and we are exploring the power, purpose, and promise of words. We use words every day both to talk to ourselves and to talk to others, but do we really understand why they exist and why it is important to use the right word in the right moment?

In the first episode, I talked about the power of words and how we need to think deeply about our words in order to have the best impact on the people you lead and influence. We also talked about how it is so important to choose the right words in your own self talk, because words have power to build up or tear down.

In this episode, I want to talk to you about the purpose of words.

 

   

Show Notes:

• While we could probably come up with many reasons for why we have words, I think this simple definition of the purpose of words is very practical:“The purpose of words is to help find courage, purpose, and meaning in any moment.”
• The thing about words is that they spring up from what’s going on in our heart. Proverbs 4:23 says: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”‭‭(‬Proverbs ‭4‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬)
• I love what Ephesians 4:29 says about our words, especially as it relates to feedback:“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”(‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭29‬ ‭NIV‬‬)
• 4 Cs Concerning the Purpose of Words:
  • Communicate
  • Connect
  • Create
  • Commit
• Key Questions to Consider When Connecting With Others:
  • Who are they?
  • What’s their story?
  • What’s most important to them?
  • What are their priorities?
  • What are their strengths?
  • What are they most passionate about or what energizes them?
  • What do they need from me?
  • How can I help them achieve their goals?
  • How can I help them become the person God created them to be?

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