His Words Exterminated My Fears Overnight!

My husband and I received some news that rocked us to the core recently. It came straight out of left field when we were looking the other way and hit us squarely in the face.

At first, I handled the information as my usual “calm, cool, and collected” self. Looking back, I think I was in a bit of denial, given the serious nature of the unforeseen news. But within a few days, I was plagued by the unending “what if” thoughts and had tears streaming down my face each time I considered one of them becoming a reality.

In my mind, I knew the situation was out of my control and completely in Jesus’ hands. But my heart still battled against fears, worry, and grief despite my many prayers.

We shared the news with my sister and her husband a few weeks later. As expected, they offered us tremendous support, encouragement, and advice. But something my brother-in-law said ultimately turned the tide in my heart.

I do not remember his exact words, but his reassurance that our situation was not as uncommon as we thought brought me tremendous peace. Tremendous peace!

When I woke up the following day, every single remnant of fear, anxiety, and worry I previously had was gone—and remains gone to this day!

I share this story with you because we often underestimate the power of our words. But Jesus can use them to bring healing to hurting people when they are seasoned with His grace and truth. Proverbs 12:18 says, “There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health.”

My encouragement today is for you to use your words to edify someone in pain around you. Who knows—they might just be what Jesus uses to speak life and blessings to their soul without you even knowing it.