The Words We Speak
Mike Dwyer / Executive Pastor and Men’s Ministry Director
My 8-month-old granddaughter, Eliana, has starting speaking! She has three words: hi, up, and uh-oh. I am not sure if she understands the proper use of these words since “up” seems to mean “move me in any direction” and “uh-oh” seems to mean “I am going to throw this.”
The development of language fascinates me and this has reminded me of the significance of the words we choose. Lately, I have been convicted of just how important the words we speak can be. As we move forward, attempting to be “Children of Light” we are told to speak to one another
My 8-month-old granddaughter, Eliana, has starting speaking! She has three words: hi, up, and uh-oh. I am not sure if she understands the proper use of these words since “up” seems to mean “move me in any direction” and “uh-oh” seems to mean “I am going to throw this.”
The development of language fascinates me and this has reminded me of the significance of the words we choose. Lately, I have been convicted of just how important the words we speak can be. As we move forward, attempting to be “Children of Light” we are told to speak to one another
“in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of God.” (Ephesians 6:19-21)
There are many other places in God’s Word we are told to be careful with our words. They are to be used to encourage each other.
I am from New York, the eldest of seven children, and trained as an attorney in the art of cross examination. I publicly confess to all of you that I need to be sweeter/gentler in the way I speak to others. My speech needs to be more thankful and more melodic. I know that I am not alone. How are you doing in this area? Won’t you join me and pray with/for me? I knew I could count on my brothers and sisters. I am thankful for each and every one of you.
I am from New York, the eldest of seven children, and trained as an attorney in the art of cross examination. I publicly confess to all of you that I need to be sweeter/gentler in the way I speak to others. My speech needs to be more thankful and more melodic. I know that I am not alone. How are you doing in this area? Won’t you join me and pray with/for me? I knew I could count on my brothers and sisters. I am thankful for each and every one of you.