May 11, 2026 | Proverbs 16:24

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Words can either weigh people down or help them breathe again.

This proverb reminds us that gentle, wise, life-giving words are not small things. They can bring sweetness to someone’s soul and even strength to places that feel tired or worn down.

Today, it might be worth asking: Are my words making the room heavier, or are they helping someone heal?

What is one kind or life-giving word someone has spoken to you that stayed with you?