“My mouth will speak
words of wisdom;
the meditation of my heart will give you
understanding.”
Psalm 49:3
“He’s the Reason for
the Season”
Wise Men Still Seek
Him”
These are just a
couple of the phrases tossed about during the holidays.
Some even become
angry at others when they declare “Happy Holidays!”
instead of “Merry Christmas!”
Think about the
message that anger is sending.
I am not saying that
as believers’ we shouldn’t take a stand in opposition to popular culture.
I am not saying we
should “go along to get along”.
I am simply taking
this moment to remind us to be sincere in what we speak.
We can become trapped
into what I would call a ‘cliché’ response.
We say what is
expected of us (or at least what we believe is expected of us) without giving
any thought to our words.
Imagine the power of words
chosen wisely and spoken in a timely moment to someone.
Believers can be as
guilty as anyone of glib speech.
Let’s make a
concerted effort to surrender our words to the transforming power of the Holy
Spirit.
This season, and
always, let’s speak life to those who are dead in trespasses and sin.
Let’s speak fellowship
and friendship to those who are lonely, joy and peace to those in sorrow and
depression.
Lord:
I surrender my tongue
to you.
May it be used as a
powerful weapon for good.
May the Holy Spirit
direct me to words that build up and encourage those closest to me and the
strangers I interact with on a daily basis.
Let my words be
spoken with a motivation of heart that is pleasing to you.
In that matchless
Name of Jesus I pray.
Amen
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