Words vs. Power

I'm using words to point out that few words are needed when God is in them.

This is pretty good news for those of us who want to speak words of life and yet feel so inadequate.

That's me for sure.

I regret using words I should have but didn't.

I regret using the wrong ones.

You know the kind I'm talking about.

Duds that steal the crackle and spark from the fireworks of a vibrant conversation.

Thoughts like this are common among us all I guess.

But there's a problem with this over analysis:

I'm putting too much stock in my own ability.

Even though I know I can't do it alone I act like I can.

I need to grab onto 1 Corinthians 4:20:" For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power."

It's not my words.

It's the power behind them.

A power beyond me.

A power that comes from God using them for His glory.

The imperfect is used by the One who is perfect.

I'm humbled.

At a loss for words yet again.

But one thing I'm learning is that with this kind of humility there's no room for regret.