Timing Of Your Words

...a word spoken in due season, how good is it! Prov. 15:23b

Timing is everything

Imagine you are about to eat dinner with your spouse. They have just dished up a healthy sized portion. You say, "We should probably cut down on our portion sizes." That is not going to be a fun conversation to follow. But if you were talking together about your health and what you both could do to make changes to improve it, that same phrase would be appropriate.

A word spoken in due season comes across a lot better than when it is not spoken at the right time or in the wrong tone. Be careful with your words, their timing, and your tone. When spoken wisely you will be not only heard, but listened to.