“Let no corrupting talk come out of your
mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it
may give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29
When
interacting with people on a daily basis, consider these crucial phrases:
What is
God doing through your life today?
As you go
through your day, use your words to create an expectation that God is always at
work in the lives of His people. Too often we don’t press our friends,
coworkers or family to examine their lives in light of God’s plan for their day
to day life.
Thank you
Gratitude is
something that we (I) often fail to express.
Don’t take
people for granted. Do as I say ~ not as I do on this one. I am making an effort to retrain myself and
develop a grateful spirit.
Your thanks
also let them know that others notice their efforts and that they are
appreciated.
May I pray
with you?
Never delay
praying for someone if you know the need and the moment can be shared right
then and there.
“I will be
praying for you this week” is never
as meaningful to someone as, “Let me pray about that with you right now.”
Taking time
to pray with people—even a short prayer in passing—can be a treasured experience.
People often
will not really believe you are praying for them unless they actually see and
hear you pray for them and with them.
I’m sorry
We should
never try to convince the world that we live in a bubble of perfection. Always be sincere with apologizing. Don’t lie
and pretend to be contrite if you are not. Saying “I’m sorry” keeps us (me) humble and
honest, and accountable.
“I
tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless
word they speak” Matthew 12:36
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