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. Ephesians 4:29, NIV
A very powerful verse. One that I personally go back to again and again. Recently I started thinking about this verse in two specific areas of life and wondering how it would play out. Meaning, what would really take place if we actually tried to live "Ephesians 4:29".
Those areas...
1) What we say to our spouses
and
2) What we say to ourselves.
Could you imagine if you did not allow anything to go out of your mouth that was not:
*helpful
*building someone up
*Shows grace and benefits others
What would your relationships look like?
Now imagine if you spoke that same way to yourself.
How would your life be different?
The key to life is found in God's word. The key to our relationships, self-esteem, past, present and future is all found in this book. In Hosea 4:6 we are told that we are destroyed by our lack of knowledge of God's word. God's word is not scary or something to stay away from (that is what the enemy wants you to think). God's word is not too hard to understand (there are people and resources to help and God's Spirit will also help).
The truth is, God's word is so powerful, so liberating, so filled with joy, peace and wisdom that there is no wonder the enemy fights us so much to learn more and more about God's word.
The word of God is meant to be lived out and by doing so have our life shaped in an amazing way.
So start this week. Start living the word out. Give Ephesians 4:29 a try and see how your life is change.
Editor's Note: The Community Care ministry provides emotional and spiritual support. There is a pastor or community care leader available to speak with you today. If you have questions regarding the Community Care ministries please contact communitycare@mecklenburg.org or 704.598.9800 x 121. You may also learn more at the Community Care website and our upcoming events page.
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