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.
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Thoughts on Today's Verse
We can use our words to be cute. We can use our words to appear
impressive. We can use our words to win arguments. We can use our
words to defend ourselves. We can use our words to lie and distort.
We can use our words to do many things, but God wants us to use our
words to bless. So when we speak, if our words do not bless and
benefit those to whom we direct them, then we are to simply not say
anything. Grandma was right: "If you can't say something nice, then
don't say anything at all."
My Prayer
Give me wisdom today, dear God, to speak words that bless my
family, my co-workers, and those I meet. I want to be truthful,
loving, kind, and merciful when I open my mouth and speak. May the
words of my mouth be used in your service and to your glory today,
dear LORD. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
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