Let’s Talk
19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
Ephesians 4:29
29 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.
Psalm 19:14
14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Proverbs 12:18
8 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 18:2
2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.
When you turn on the news these days, it is absolutely heartbreaking to see how people have come to an all-time low.
When I go on Facebook, I see o many negative comments. Sisters, it is time to readjust our thinking. This whole political thing has everyone in an uproar. No one seems to be listening with the intent of actually hearing and understanding the other person’s point of view. Somewhere along the way, we have stopped having meaningful conversations.
Somehow, someway, we have lost our way when it comes to communicating with one another. It’s sad that it has spilled over into every area of our lives.
It is so important to maintain our ability to talk with one another civilly, respectfully, and honestly. That means no shouting, no arguing, no lies or false accusations.
God created us to be there for one another. How will you know my struggles, my joys or my hurts if we are not communicating, and how will I know yours? The answer is that we won’t.
One of our jobs as Christians is to be the heart and feet of Jesus here on earth, and we can’t do that with our heads constantly stuck in a phone.
When it comes to conversations regarding politics, make up your mind ahead of time that it is ok to agree to disagree. We don’t have to act mean or ugly because someone has a different point of view than ours. Maybe it’s the perfect time to invite them for a cup of coffee and conversation. Call and simply say let’s talk. I strongly suggest that you say a prayer first and ask God to bless your time together. Remember what we are reminded of in Ephesians 6:12.
For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
Ask Him to open your spiritual eyes to see and know the truth and for them to see and know the truth. Stay calm no matter what. Also, ask God to give you the right words to speak.
Remember, God gave us the ability to talk for a reason. We can encourage and motivate with our words. You have the ability to calm and soothe others with the words that you speak. Just with a few words, we are able to build up or tear a person down. The right words can have such a powerful impact. Let’s get back to talking in a loving, kind, respectful way. Always use your words for good. And always remember that God hears and sees it all, so let’s make Him proud by representing Him well in all that we say and do.
Know that nothing will ever be better than sweet eye-to-eye conversation. By the way our devices will never take the place of human-to-human interaction. God meant for us to interact with one another and one of the best ways that I can think of to do that is through talking. Why not go visit someone that you care about and just talk? You will leave feeling great, and they will too!
Proverbs 18:20-21
20 From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.
21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 15:28
28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
James 1:26
26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.
Romans 14:9
9 For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.
Colossians 4:6
6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Luke 6:45
45 A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
