Speak Life #RTTBROS #Nightlight

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Speak Life #RTTBROS #Nightlight Speak Life "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." - Proverbs 18:21 (KJV) In a world where negativity often prevails, we are called to be different. Our words have the power to build up or tear down, to breathe life or to speak death. As children of God, we are entrusted with the responsibility to use our words wisely and lovingly. Consider how often we carelessly utter words that wound our spouses, children, friends, or colleagues. We live in a culture that seems to thrive on criticism and complaint, but this is not the way of Christ. Our Lord Jesus came that we might have life, and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). Should we not, then, use our words to impart that same life to others? The apostle Paul exhorts us in Ephesians 4:29 (KJV), "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers." This verse challenges us to consider our words carefully. Before we speak, we should ask ourselves: Will these words build up or tear down? Will they encourage or discourage? Will they bring life or death? Marriages are failing, children are rebelling, and relationships are crumbling under the weight of harsh and careless words. We must do better. As followers of Christ, we are called to be salt and light in this world (Matthew 5:13-14). Our words should season our conversations with grace, bringing out the best in others and shining the light of God's love into their lives. Remember the golden rule that our Lord taught: "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets" (Matthew 7:12, KJV). Apply this principle to your speech. If you wouldn't want certain words spoken to you, refrain from speaking them to others. Let us commit to speaking life: 1. To our spouses: Words of affirmation, appreciation, and love. 2. To our children: Words of encouragement, guidance, and belief in their potential. 3. To our friends: Words of support, truth spoken in love, and sincere compliments. 4. To our colleagues: Words of respect, recognition of effort, and constructive feedback. 5. To strangers: Words of kindness, patience, and understanding. As we practice speaking life, we will see a transformation not only in our relationships but in our own hearts. For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks (Luke 6:45). Let us fill our hearts with God's Word, meditating on His truth and love, so that our speech may be a fountain of life to those around us. Today, make a conscious effort to speak life. Offer a word of encouragement to someone who is struggling. Express gratitude to those who serve you. Speak words of love and affirmation to your family. Let your words be a balm to the wounded and a light in the darkness. Remember, you have the power to change someone's day, to lift a heavy heart, to inspire hope in the hopeless. Choose to speak life, and watch as God uses your words to bring His love and grace to a world in desperate need of both. Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of speech. Help us to use our words wisely and lovingly, to build up and not tear down. May our speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, that we may know how we ought to answer every person. In Jesus' name, Amen. Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros