I stumbled across this quote the other day and have been reflecting on it ever since. I probably need to print it and hang it on my desk as a daily reminder.
It made me think about the words that come out of my mouth every day. Sometimes, it's just so easy to complain or to talk about the things that are going wrong. And while there is a time and a place for venting and discussing frustrations, when done too often or in the wrong circumstance it is draining for other people to listen to. You can probably think of someone in your life who is constantly complaining and never seems happy. Do you enjoy being around that person? Is it inspiring or draining?
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.
Ephesians 4:29
We are called and commanded to speak words that build up others. Words that encourage, bring hope, and breathe life into everyone we come across in our daily lives. The words we speak should be of benefit to whoever is hearing them. Be careful. You don't want to be the person that people think of when they think of someone who is constantly complaining or tearing others down.
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