Speak Words of Life – Two2Grow, May 24
Speak Words of Life – Two2Grow, May 24
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. Ephesians 4:29 NLT
Words are very important and the way we use them affect our relationships: to others and most importantly to God.
Have you ever been around people who use their words to tear down, to spread fear and anger? Most of us have. Then you know how that impacts your mental health and spiritual strength in a negative way.
We should not act like that. As disciples we are to let Jesus be the Lord of our tongue so that our words become tools for the Lord to spread faith, hope, and love to people around us.
Sometimes when we go through dark places in life the temptation can be strong to let what we have inside affect our speech. But when our anxieties and anger come out through our mouth, we negatively affect those around us.
Some people are good at holding a tight rein on their tongue when in public but at home with their loved ones, they feel that they can “be themselves” and they speak however they want. Others use social media to vent their bitterness and frustrations.
Yet notice what the Scriptures says: that “everything” we say should be good and helpful no matter who is around to hear or read from us.
If we grew up hearing our parents speak negatively we will automatically do the same unless we decide to change that pattern. Make a decision to let your words carry life and faith, especially to your loved ones. As parents, we need to be intentional to speak good words to our kids, never tear them down or discourage them.
We want to take responsibility for our speech and use our tongue to speak life to people, to encourage them and point them to Jesus. Our mouths should be a source of blessing to our spouses, parents, grandkids, friends and coworkers.
Lord Jesus, help me to use my mouth in a way that glorifies you and bring blessings to people around me. Forgive me for every word that has brought discouragement to others.
Pastor Mikael Stenhammar, PhD
Words are very important and the way we use them affect our relationships: to others and most importantly to God.
Have you ever been around people who use their words to tear down, to spread fear and anger? Most of us have. Then you know how that impacts your mental health and spiritual strength in a negative way.
We should not act like that. As disciples we are to let Jesus be the Lord of our tongue so that our words become tools for the Lord to spread faith, hope, and love to people around us.
Sometimes when we go through dark places in life the temptation can be strong to let what we have inside affect our speech. But when our anxieties and anger come out through our mouth, we negatively affect those around us.
Some people are good at holding a tight rein on their tongue when in public but at home with their loved ones, they feel that they can “be themselves” and they speak however they want. Others use social media to vent their bitterness and frustrations.
Yet notice what the Scriptures says: that “everything” we say should be good and helpful no matter who is around to hear or read from us.
If we grew up hearing our parents speak negatively we will automatically do the same unless we decide to change that pattern. Make a decision to let your words carry life and faith, especially to your loved ones. As parents, we need to be intentional to speak good words to our kids, never tear them down or discourage them.
We want to take responsibility for our speech and use our tongue to speak life to people, to encourage them and point them to Jesus. Our mouths should be a source of blessing to our spouses, parents, grandkids, friends and coworkers.
Lord Jesus, help me to use my mouth in a way that glorifies you and bring blessings to people around me. Forgive me for every word that has brought discouragement to others.
Pastor Mikael Stenhammar, PhD