Matt 12:36 …on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak….
I try to teach my students that words are important, valuable, that what they say matters. I have them write every day and strive to help all of them learn to better articulate their thoughts so they can more effectively communicate with others. I always wonder how successful I am in my goal, whether what I’m having them do makes a difference.
Psalm 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
Yesterday I was asked to speak about a student who left this world way too soon. I prayed diligently that I would be able to honor my student and bring healing to his family with my words. And I was able to share journals that my student wrote while in my class—journals about his Savior, about the fragile nature of life, about his love for his family—important words, healing words.
Eph 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
Lord, Thank You for this day and for Your presence yesterday as I spoke about my student. Thank You for the words he wrote while he was with me and for the beautiful picture they paint of a kind young man. Help us always to be mindful of our words, Lord. Help us to use them to point others to You. Draw us closer. Amen.
1 Thess 5:11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
Have a blessed day.