Lesson 3: The Importance of Words

In the following lesson, we will explore the significance of the words we choose. Their capacity to foster hope is profound. They inspire vision and shape our child’s overall self-perception. This lesson aims to transform your language to better reflect our Heavenly Father’s parenting of us.

• Importance of Words Outline Handout
• Importance of Words Guided Questions Handout
• Lesson 3 Devotional Series Handout
• Importance of Words Family Devotional Handout

• Life-Giving Words Contrast Chart Fridge poster

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”

Ephesians 4:29

Suggested Reading for Lesson 3

• War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Your Communication Struggles (Resources for Changing Lives) Book Getting to the heart of your communication struggles
• How to Stop the Pain Book Learn to seek understanding and not judge (not make assumptions about others’ behavior)
• Taming the Lecture Bug Book Learn to draw out the heart and not lecture
• Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life Book How our thoughts affect our behavior.

• The Renewing of the Mind Project: Going to God for Help with Your Habits, Goals, and Emotions Book How to form virtuous habits by renewing your mind.
• Keep It Shut: What to Say, How to Say It, and When to Say Nothing at All Book Great book that teaches more about what you should and shouldn’t say to others.
• Rally: A Personal Growth Bible Study Book How to process your feelings to help you communicate accurately.
• Spirit-Controlled Temperament Book Understanding your temperament and others. Contains helpful chapters on anger, fear, depression, and more.