Serve Warm Words

February 5, 2026

“Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad.” — Proverbs 12:25

People carry weight.

Responsibilities. Pressure. Private battles no one sees.

Anxiety presses the heart down — draining joy, stealing sleep, shortening patience.

But a good word lifts it.

One sentence can steady someone.

One reminder of truth can change a whole day.

So remember two things:

DON'T CARRY LIFE ALONE

Strength isn’t pretending you’re fine. Pray it out. Talk it out. Give it to God before it becomes bitterness.

BE THE LIFTER, NOT THE WEIGHT

You never know what someone beside you is holding together.

Your words matter. Encourage your family. Reach out to a friend. Speak hope. Pray for someone.

You might be the good word God uses today.

Try This Today:

• Share one honest burden with someone you trust

• Give one intentional word of encouragement

That’s strength.

Standing with you,

around the table,

Chef Bob