𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫

October 22, 2023

Let your conversation be gracious and attractive, so that you will have the right response for everyone.

Colossians 4:6 NLT Bible

Many of us have witnessed someone speaking harshly and unkindly to another person. In fact, we may have done the same thing too. We may have heard someone hurling insults at a store clerk, shouting at a co-worker or a child and we feel so sorry for the person on the 'receiving end'. As children of God, we should always speak to others in a kind and gracious manner. Situations may arise when it's necessary to speak up, but our words should be filled with love and compassion and should focus on the issue and not the person. Harsh words diminish a person's self worth and sometimes leave lasting emotional scars.  

There are people who try to excuse their 'abrasive' speech by saying that's who they are, that they 'tell it like it is'. There's no justification in that. We need to remember that what we say is a reflection of our heart, what's really on the inside of us and speaks volumes about our faith in God. Our words need to build others up, not tear them down. For many of us, speaking graciously is a work in progress, but as we come before Almighty God and renew our hearts and minds, our thoughts and ultimately, our speech will reflect God's grace.

Thank You Lord for Your grace. God, help me to guard my words, to watch what I say. Let my speech be filled with love and compassion and help me to use my words to edify others. Let my life reflect You, Lord Jesus. Amen!

Be Blessed!

Lydia