{"id":1228,"date":"2026-02-08T00:08:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T08:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/?p=1228"},"modified":"2026-02-01T18:40:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T02:40:31","slug":"day-8-conversation-hearts-good-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/day-8-conversation-hearts-good-word\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 8\u2014Conversation Hearts–Good Word"},"content":{"rendered":"

MOUTH MEDICINE:<\/u><\/strong>
\nA man has joy by the answer of his mouth and a word spoken in due season; how good it is.<\/em> Proverbs 15:23.<\/p>\n

TONGUE TALK:
\n<\/u><\/strong>One definition of “Good Word” would be words that have admirable, pleasing, superior, or positive qualities.
\nA “Good Word” is not negative, bad or mediocre.
\nA good word gives joy to the speaker as well as the receiver.<\/p>\n

HEART HELP:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nAnxiety in the heart of a man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.<\/em> Proverbs 12:25.<\/p>\n

For the Scriptures say, \u201cIf you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies<\/em>. 1 Peter 3:10.<\/p>\n

MY PRAYER FOR TODAY:<\/u><\/strong>
\n<\/u>Dear Lord,
\ntoday I pray that I might speak only good words.
\nIn every situation, may the answer of my mouth be positive, pleasing and joyful.
\nI don’t want to speak words that are mediocre, Lord, I want my words to have purpose, to be excellent and uplifting.
\nSo, today, I pray that You, Lord, will give me the wisdom and discernment I need to speak a good word to everyone I meet and so bring gladness and joy to their heart and mine for Your glory.<\/p>\n

\u00a9SGLY Ministry.
\nSmile God Loves You Org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

MOUTH MEDICINE: A man has joy by the answer of his mouth and a word spoken in due season; how good it is. Proverbs 15:23. TONGUE TALK: One definition of “Good Word” would be words that have admirable, pleasing, superior, or positive qualities. A “Good Word” is not negative, bad or mediocre. 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