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
Ouch and Hallelujah! Ouch because I know this is an area that I need to continually work on. Hallelujah because I thank God for providing a word of correction that I just prayed about. I get excited when I hear God reveal something to me in my spirit and then confirm it with His word.
It is so important that we be aware of the words that come out of or mouths for they not only affect our spirit, but they affect others as well. What is unwholesome talk? The Merriam Dictionary defines unwholesome as anything that is detrimental to the physical, mental, and moral well-being. Anything that is unhealthy. So unwholesome talk are words that would harm the body and the soul. Foul language, gossip, words that judge and are overly critical, and grumbling.
Our words have the power of life and death. They are evidence of issues we have not dealt with in our hearts. When we are still complaining about what are boss or customers-worker is doing or not doing we are showing that we have not truly “let Go and let God.”. When we talk about the attire of physical make-up of another we indicate a spirit of comparison rather than compassion. Foul language is easy to spot, and we wouldn't “dare” let a curse word fly, but we curse others with our attitudes when we are not careful with our choice and tone of words.
Our tongues are small, but they can be deadly. We may not be aware of it, but others are listening to us. They are seeing the example we set. So many are hoping for a good word that will give them strength and draw them closer to God. We have a choice to build or destroy. Let us make the right one today and each day.
Father help us to guard our mouths. Let only those words and thoughts that are pleasing to You come forth. May we lift each other up and may our words lead others to You. Forgive me for my unwholesome talk. Empower me to do better. In Jesus name. Amen
The is indeed an area that I strive to do better in as well. I join you in prayer in Jesus name...Amen.
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ReplyDeleteThis is an area I am continually working on. Joining you in prayer - Father, may everything I say and do bring honor and glory to Your Name. In Jesus name, amen.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your inspirational words Jennifer. I often ask God to help me bridle my tongue according to Psalm 39:1. Most days I do well, but due to the astronomical stress that my co-workers and I endure at work during peak season, sometimes I am short with people. I also struggle with answering with a soft answer when people attack me with hostile words. And the Lord knows my husband has a way of provoking me. However,God's Word tells us to not be easily provoked. Ecclesiastes 7:9. I have to remind myself that non-believers are watching my walk with Christ and they are just waiting to say " I thought you were a Christian". Then I have to remind them that God's Word says that we can be angry, but sin not. Ephesisan 4:26 and I apologize for my actions. Praying for all of you and ask for your prayers as well. We are a "work in progress. "
ReplyDeleteAmen Frances. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and additional scriptures for us to meditate on. We are works in progress on this journey together.
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