words aren't meaningless.

Those of us who have grown up in school learning English and perhaps another language are aware of the complexities inherent in language, from the conjugations to declensions of Latin to the slang of modern American English.  The words we use in language do not hold meaning within themselves, but they are symbols for the meanings attributed to them by the culture that cultivates them.  Praise be to the God of the universe that created the lilies as well as minds that can form symbols like words for meanings known by all.  "Love" is a four-letter word, but so is "dung".  What makes them different?  

When we do not understand or think about the meaning of words or the possible impact of language we run will likely cheapen it by not using it to its fullest potential.  However, if we think before we speak, if we contemplate what we really wish to say and rework our words to convey that in the most effective manor, then maybe we have the chance for our words to be affective and have the impact we desire them to.

James 3:9-10 "With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness.  Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing.  My brothers, this should not be."

I will be the first to admit that I am guilty of letting my mouth run rampant and away from my mind.  I don't think about what I say before the words exit my mouth.  But with admittance of sin and failure comes the opportunity for God to redeem us in that area.  

Be encouraged that this is not the end; there's hope for change.  And be spurred to thinking/analyzing/criticizing what you say before you allow it to come out of your mouth.