Builders

Anyone can tear down. In fact, we do it so naturally because negativity just flows from our sinful, prideful heart. Building up--edifying--takes conscious effort--effort that begins in our thoughts. Put your mouth on pause tomorrow; after you've thought about what you were going to say--if it would tear down, don't say it. If it would encourage, comfort, edify, exhort positively, strengthen--speak. Words are not easily forgotten. If you don't have anything constructive to say, smile and hug. That will be remembered too. Be a builder of lives--a conscious, deliberate builder.