They have no speech, they use no words;
no sound is heard from them.
Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
(Psalm 19)
The sacred words in this psalm by David refer to “the heavens” that “declare the glory of God.” The words can also refer to people, people who make an impact on others by their acts of love and compassion. They don’t need to preach. They don’t need to teach. Their actions speak for themselves.
I remember the old saying, “Actions speak louder than words.” If you are a father or mother, you have probably been given the advice that your children learn more from what they see you do than by what you tell them they should do. As if parents don’t already have enough pressure on them!
Kidding aside, that advice is both true and reassuring. By simply acting in the kindest way we can to everyone who crosses our path we teach a valuable lesson without saying a word.
Being able to speak through your actions is a sacred gift. I wish you countless sacred gifts.
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Our actions are our faith lived out.
I love your comment. What a beautiful thought.