Ephesians 4:29 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.”
This is a great reminder to guard our tongues! Our tongue has the power to speak life or to speak death (Proverbs 18:21). We should strive to speak life and encourage others. The way things are today, we can all benefit from giving and receiving kindness. Using our tongue for good is a sure way to show love and kindness to someone. I pray God gives us discernment to be aware of others, so we can speak life to them and help build them up. Choosing the right words can have an impact that reaches farther than we can imagine.
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A good reminder at this time when we have many opportunities to speak good things rather than negative things in social gatherings.
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Yes definitely! This is a time of year where encouragement is needed. I have a lot going on like most people so I appreciate positive words/people. Thanks Manu. ❤️
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Such a great reminder! We all need to remember the power we hold with our words. We can build others up or tear them down. I pray we learn to speak life to those around us .. and to ourselves! 🙏♥️🙌
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Amen! I am agreeing with you in prayer Bridget. And you made a great point, we must not forget to speak life to ourselves. ❤️
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Yes, a wonderful reminder–especially in times such as these. Proverbs speaks about a word aptly spoken being like “apples of gold in settings of silver.” Hurtful words can be so damaging! And they are not soon forgotten by those who are targeted with them. Thank you, Dawn. Your posts are always helpful and to the point. I appreciate that, because, like everyone else, my time is limited. Blessings!
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You’re welcome David. Very true that hurtful words are not easily forgotten. I don’t have much time either, glad the post are helpful to you. Thanks for taking time to read. ❤️
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Amen! May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable to God and encourage others. 💗🌼🌺
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Great point Jeanne! The words we speak start in our heart. We have to be aware of what we meditate on. Our thoughts lead to words and actions. ❤️
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Our words can build up or tear down. One thing we can never do is take back what we have said to others. If we offend with our words, we can ask for forgiveness but we have already injured with our words.
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Very true! Once we have said it, it can not be taken back. We definitely need to think before we speak.
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Hello How was your holidays?
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It was good. Quiet, just me and my mom. How was yours?
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Great advice Dawn, may we keep track of our words
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Thank you. Yes! May we stay mindful.
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So true. This is a great advice to take us into the New Year. Our words are powerful and we should guard our words carefully. Thank you so much for this wonderful reminder.
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You said it perfectly 💯 dear friend…
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You’re welcome. Our words have an impact for good or bad. With God’s help may we keep choosing good.
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This is powerful and only if people would practice to speak words that build other people and words that carry positive value to others it would be great…
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That would be great! Thinking before speaking is necessary.
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Ooh! Yes indeed!…thanks.
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Amen. 🙏🏻
May we speak words of grace that builds up others. 🙏🏻
Words can either make or tear down.📍
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Amen. Words make a difference. May God help us to speak life.
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I listened to a podcast yesterday by Florence Littauer, author of Silver Boxes, The Gift of Encouragement. This book has been around for a few years. In the book she says our words are to be a presents wrapped in a silver bow. We are to give away silver boxes and not take them away by spouting words of belittlement or discouragement. It’s a really good book. Great post, Dawn!
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Sounds like a great book. I may have to add it to my collection. I enjoy reading. Hope your school year is going well. Thanks Deb!
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I’m having a great school year! Thanks!
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Our tongues definitely carry power.
Thanks for this timely reminder.
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You’re welcome!
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Amen! Thanks Dawn for sharing this verse from Proverbs. May we train our tongue to become a gateway of kindness.
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You’re welcome Richard. Yes may we use our tongue for good. I heard someone call it the pink tornado in a song.
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I like the phrase “pink tornado.”
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I agreed with you Dawn, what we say can have huge impact (positive or negative) on our neighbours lives.
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Thanks Chris. Watching our words is important.
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This is something I try to remember every day.
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Me too. Blessings, happy new year.
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Yes, let us speak in a way that glorifies Jesus and our Father in heaven amen. We see a lot of people thinking gossiping or insulting people is ok it is not just the sins like drinking which GOD hates He also wants us to use our tongue for good and not for evil. Hallelujah.
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Amen. We must think before we speak and ask God for wisdom to say the right things.
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