Speak A Word
Matthew 4:4, “But he answered and said, It is written, MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDETH OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.”
Morning friends! Today is one more day God has added to our journey and we want to be thankful that He allowed us to go into it with Him! Have you started your day with earnest prayer that will ask for guidance in all you do today? As we head out to begin today, let’s focus on how we will use our words to speak to others. Thoughts come that we need to place certain expectations on how we not only receive the words of others but also to the words we choose in response to what we hear. Billy Graham once said, “In the morning, prayer is the key that opens to us the treasures of God’s mercies and blessings; in the evening, it is the key that shuts us up under His protection and safeguard.” Speaking prayer before our day begins and at nights closing, are words we need to use with God. Words, all words, are of use, all have several meanings, all are used to communicate; whether in good or bad ways. Scriptures are the words of God, emphasizing immense power; capable of bringing life, healing or even destruction. God’s word encouraged intentional grace filled speeches; they instruct, build others up, speak truth and declare faith that reflects the true power of God. Throughout the Bible, God pressed us to use words to strengthen, encourage, give wisdom, be gracious and kind, to share His promises. His words speak to us, proving that speaking softly with kindness would work much better than angry, conflicting responses. Wise words are also used in many scriptures, saying we need to always think before speaking; and it is so true! For reasons so in-depth; our words hurt, or heal even quicker than our actions. So today, and in every day, always stop, think, focus, on whether your response is going to help or hurt. Even when correcting your child, your spouse, your mate, your friend; pause, breathe then find the words that will heal and help! As you grow in your relationship with God, allow Him to teach you how to correctly speak a word!
Scriptures:
Read: Isaiah 40:8, II Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, Acts 2:38-40, I Thessalonians 2:13, Psalms 103:20, Psalms 33:4, Romans 10:9, Matthew 4:4, Psalms 119:105, John 17:17, Colossians 3:16, Luke 11:28, Matthew 28:19-20, I Corinthians 2:1-5
Prayer:
Precious Lord, we come today humbly asking for your continued guidance in our daily lives. Thank you for the gift of words Lord. Thank you for your words outlined in your scriptures that show us daily how to use words to help and heal and not to hurt. Lord, please help us also to learn how to pause, think, review, then speak. Amen.