Dec 12 2024
Afternoon Bible Verse
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Every day, we say more than 7,000 words. If we were to write them all down, what would we see? What percentage of words would be about love? How much would be malice? Gossip?
We might even feel embarrassed to see our words written down on a page. Out of our mouths can come a hodgepodge of compliments, hurtful words, praise, criticism, good intentions, and promises we have no plans of keeping. Words are important.
Our thoughts and feelings affect every area of our life. Our emotions are expressed in our conversations with others, sometimes intentionally and other times accidentally. What we say reflects our thoughts and what is in our hearts. And our words are often in conflict with what God says about who we are or how we should feel.
If we listen carefully to those who are speaking, we can hear their insecurities and fears. All of us have them, and what we say confirms their effect on our lives. Our words matter, and they matter to God. He doesn't want to hear His children speaking ill of each other, lying, being jealous, or doubting His power, whether it is in the form of spoken words or messages typed on social media.
Our words should reflect gratitude for what we have been given. Sometimes the best thing we can say is nothing at all. When we don't know what to say, we should ask God for His wisdom.
Our words can add value to other people's lives. We can build others up and encourage them, or we can tear them down. We can choose to glorify God with our words today.
Heavenly Father, there are times when I don't know what to say. Sometimes it can be challenging to refrain from expressing frustration or telling others what I really think. Help me filter my speech through your love. I don't want to tear others down or cause pain in my life and the lives of others. Before I speak, please help me to check my words so they glorify you and bring life to others. I need your help to have speech that honors you and brings glory to your holy name. In Jesus' name, amen.
If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.
-C.S. Lewis
God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.
-Elbert Hubbard
The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us.
-C.S. Lewis
"If you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to.
-Dorothy Parker
