On Wednesdays, I share posts, fables, songs, poems, quotations, TEDx Talks, cartoons, and books that have inspired and motivated me on my writing journey. I hope these posts will give writers, artists, and other creatives a mid-week boost.

Here’s a thought-provoking reflection from international speaker and bestselling author Joyce Meyer:

You’ve probably heard someone say, “You might end up eating those words.” It may sound like a simple expression to us, but in reality, we do eat our words. What we say not only affects our friends and the people around us, but it also profoundly affects us. The question is, how will your words impact your life: positively or negatively?

Words are wonderful when used in a proper way. They can encourage, edify, and give confidence to the hearer. A right word spoken at the right time can be used to change a life.

You can increase your own joy and greatly reduce stress by speaking the right words. You can also upset yourself by talking unnecessarily about your problems or about things that have hurt you. The choice is yours to make today and everyday.

Source: Quiet Times with God by Joyce Meyer