Speak Words of Life

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. (Philippians 4:23, NRS).

Good Morning!

My doctor told the true story about a gentleman that always leaves the office with the words, “Peace be with you.” The word, “gentleman,” is a little used word; however, in this harsh world, his gentle words reveal the rare characteristic of gentleness. Spoken words reveal character.

There is power in a word. Think about it, God spoke and the world was created. Certainly, the Word of God speaks life into our mind, heart, and soul. Likewise, humanity is created to understand, give, and receive words of life.

The Apostle Paul ended his letter to the Philippians with words of life. He blessed the people . . . “grace be with your spirit . . .” Without exception, Paul included the blessing of grace as part of the conclusion of his letters. Paul understood that grace unifies . . . no one deserves grace . . . everyone is offered grace. . . ultimately grace is a gift of life.

Paul knew the life-giving power of the word, grace:
Grace reveals the character of God.
Grace brings the generous actions of God to light.
Grace reproduces grace.

Evaluate your words:
Do your words speak life?
Do your words focus on Christ or self?
Do your words hurt, harm, or heal?
Do your words matter beyond the moment?
Do your words reproduce words of life within you and others?

Realize your words hold power.
Speak words of life.
Let words of life dwell within you and reproduce.

Grace be with your Spirit.

Learning with you to speak words of life,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)