Sitting in the dentist's office, I felt like I was carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders. I guess it showed on my face because, suddenly, the woman across from me rose from her seat and approached. "God loves you. Everything will be okay," she said, patting my arm. Those few words gave me a fresh perspective and my challenges didn’t seem so overwhelming. I am grateful for this stranger who had the courage and confidence to speak to me with such kindness. Her words gave me hope when I was hopeless, and I will never forget her.
Wow! Words! They have the power to change our perspective. They have the power to revive and inspire. Blessings to that woman who lifted my spirts with her words. She helped me to know that I am loved and that whatever was going on in my life at the time (which I can’t even remember now) would not consume me.
Words of hope can carry you, give you strength, and in general just help you to feel a whole lot better. Did my situation change right away? Nope, but I did.