“Do not let unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only that is wholesome for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen” - Ephesians 4:29 (NIV).
In many places whenever folks are involved in a conflict situation usually it doesn’t take long and a language that is not just negative but just as abusive sets in. This kind of talk for some reason makes certain people feel vindicated as they pour scorn on the one they love to hate.
As believers it is easy to be drawn into such unhealthy talk especially where we have a case against the target. In some instances we might also add in a word or two from our choice vocabulary.
But then that is wrong. There is no good that comes out of pouring scorn on those who we may not look at things from the same page. Rather we ought to find ways to bless even those we disagree with. And if we can’t resist better to hold one’s mouth. “When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise” ( Proverbs 10:19, NASB).
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of Abraham in heaven, today I pray in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, that my tongue may always glorify you.
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02/05/2024 - 03/05/2024 All day“That is why for Christ’s sake I delight in weakness, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when am weak, then I am strong” (2 Cor 12:10)
We all crave to be blessed in life. But was there a believer who was so blessed beyond any circumstances without experiencing some sort of discomfort, in one way or another! A person may apparently be blessed in every single way yet have one troubling matter that constantly drives him down to his knees.
The one mightily blessed with riches may have a family situation that leaves him ever on edge. Someone who seems to be at the height of his profession may be living with an ailment that keeps him ever on tentacles. The one blessed with abundant health might from time to time be dealing with financial woes.
Why do such troubling situations plague even believers? One explanation could be found in the Apostle Paul’s life. Called into ministry and endowed with many gifts, including amazing revelations from above, yet he had a matter that constantly drove him on his knees. “Therefore in order to keep me from being conceited, I was given a thorn in the flesh, a messenger from Satan, to torment me” (2 Cor 12: 7).
Paul would often cry out to God to free him of this particularly troubling matter. But the Lord came back with, “My grace is sufficient for you. For my power is made perfect in your weakness” (2 Cor 12: 9).
The comfort of this lesson is that God is completely aware of whatever might be ever troubling us. Moreover, it could be purposely there, that we constantly place our faith in Him, other than relying on our strength and resources, especially as He blesses us in other uplifting ways.
Prayer for today: Lord Father in heaven, today I pray that whatever matter is constantly troubling me, I know it is for a purpose and you are in total control, to bless me even more, this I pray in Jesus’ name.
