“It’s good to strengthen our hearts with God’s grace” (Heb.13:9), and “set our thinking and affections on things above (Col.3:2). Because “whatever fills our heart will flow through our words” (Lk.6:45)
“Let your interactions always be full of grace” (Col.4:6). Why? Because “gentle words are a tree of life, but cruel words crush the spirit” (Prov.15:4). “Reckless people speak words that pierce like swords, but wise people speak with a desire to bring healing” (Prov.12:18).
Lord Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit, make this tapestry of Scriptures dear, daily, and determinative for us. In a season of mean-speak and verbal drive-by-shootings, you call us to be different—radically different and grace-fully distinctive.
Since our words flow from whatever captures and fills our hearts—Jesus, dazzle and delight us afresh with your truth, goodness, and beauty. Life has never been about tongue control but heart treasure. The more you matter to us, Lord, the more we will live and love to your glory. What more could we want for the rest of our days? With Thanksgiving just three weeks away, stun us anew with every good thing we have in you, Lord.
Not as a law but as a longing, we’d love to offer 100 helpful and healing words for every thoughtless, uncaring, and hurtful syllable we utter. Even our body language—Jesus, may it be a taste of your welcome, an expression of your kindness, and an extension of your mercy and grace.
In our business meetings, inter-family interactions, difficult discussions, and casual conversations—help us listen, respond, and speak as those who belong to you, Jesus. You only speak life, love, and liberty to us. Thank you, Lord. Do the same through us this very day. So Very Amen.