Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.Colossians 4:6
Do you have a problem with opening your mouth or texting before fully thinking what it is you are saying or how the recipient will react to it? If so it may be best to apply the ‘24 hour rule’ and ponder your words and whether or not they should be said.
Recently yours truly was accused of ‘blowing up’ someone’s cell phone which is not a term of endearment by the way. If you are like me and tend towards impulsivity it is best to take a chill pill. On the other hand it was not my intent to ‘blow up’ anything. Personalities in your life react differently. Needless to say I can’t go back and erase this and only have to learn from it and pray the person who was angry gives me some slack so as not to destroy a friendship.
The words you speak are so very important. A well spoken word is like a refreshing spring. Harsh or hurtful words or too many words can backfire. Where are you at today on this spectrum? A friend may not forgive you but God always does because all of us are imperfect beings. Relax in The Fathers Love today.
PRAYER: Lord the ability to communicate is a gift from you but help me think before I speak and give me self control. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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