Monday Meditation & Wednesday Worship on Friday

I still have WORDS on my mind.

I'm studying the book of James. Whew! That has caused a stir of introspection and a strong measure of consideration to the power of the tongue. Yes, conviction has resulted. And much praying of Scriptures relating to my words.

Here are some words from The Word to further encourage us...in all of our relationships.

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another God lives in us and His love is made complete in us. (1 John 4:12 NIV)

 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another.... 

(Hebrews 10:24 NIV)

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)

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. (Romans 12:10 NIV)

Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. (2 Corinthians 13:11 NIV)

 

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. (Ephesians 4:2 NIV)

Be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. (1 Peter 3:8 NIV)

Fathers [and mothers], do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4 NIV)

Encourage one another and build each other up.... (1Thessalonians 5:11 NIV)

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32 NIV)

May all of our words speak life and love to those around us!

 I'm praying sweet blessings over the words you speak and hear today!

Monday Meditation~The Power of Our Words

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14 NIV)

The average person speaks thousands of words each day. Some sources say tens of thousands.

What power.

Power to hurt or to heal, to embitter or to encourage, to cut down or to challenge to new heights, to blast or to bless, to hinder or to help, to plant hatred or portray love.

James 3:10 says, "Our of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers [and sisters], this should not be." 

Let's make the words of David in Psalm 141:3 be the prayer of our hearts today. "Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips." May Paul's words to the church at Thessalonica inspire us to "Encourage one another and build each other up." (1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV) Join me in striving to "Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord." (Hebrews 12:14 NIV) 

Let's give Christ the POWER over the power of our words today! 

Praying with you and for you,