Proverbs 12: 18-20
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing. Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed. Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil, joy fills hearts that are planning peace.
John 6: 63, 68
"The very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life." ... Simon Peter replied, "You alone have the words that give eternal life. ..."
O my Father, You have given me words of life, that I might give these life-words to others. My words often have been vinegar, pushing away the very ones I desire to draw close. Fill my mind and my heart with Your life-giving words, to crowd out all the negative and critical attitudes that still remain there; that the words that spill over from my heart out my mouth would be healing to my relationships.
Open my eyes and mind and heart to see and understand all that is behind the words and actions of others, that I might respond in a positive, encouraging manner that will heal.
Continue to draw us all closer to Yourself, Father, for salvation, for understanding and for growth in Christ.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
