Words of life, words of grace

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord. The words that we speak and how we speak it are things that the Lord is concerned about. This is no surprise as we are told that “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]” (Proverbs 18v21; Classic Amplified Version). The Living Bible translation says “Those who love to talk will suffer the consequences. Men have died for saying the wrong thing!” Moreover, Proverbs 10v19 (King James Version) says “In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”

What then would the Lord have us do? James 1v19 (New Living Translation) says “Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” Matthew 12v36 (Classic Amplified Version) cautioning us that “… on the day of judgment men will have to give account for every idle (inoperative, nonworking) word they speak.”

But there are so many life-giving and enhancing things we can do with our mouth and lips. We can praise and give thanks to God, we can encourage others, and we can pray and pull down strongholds and all powers of the enemy e.t.c. In conclusion, let us put into practice Ephesians 4v29 (Classic Amplified Version) which says “Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God’s favor) to those who hear it.”

Prayer

Father, we thank You for this day. Thank You for a mouth to speak and words that come out of our mouth. O Lord, please help our speech that it would be words of grace that are edifying to others. Let the law of kindness be on our lips and let us ever make the sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of our lips giving glory to You. We bless and honour You now and forevermore, in Jesus name, amen.