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Thoughts on today’s verse…
When the opportunity presents itself, we choose to do and say kind things because Jesus has called us to. He challenged us to be salt that adds flavor and preservation to the despair and decay of the world (Matthew 5:13). He calls us to be lights that dispel the darkness of the world (Matthew 5:14-16). We are committed to acting in ways that are kind and beneficial to others, especially with our words. We pray for opportunities to be kind and encouraging because we want what we say to benefit others (Ephesians 4:29). This verbal kindness is a sign of the presence of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) as the Spirit conforms us to the kindness and character of our Savior (2 Corinthians 3:18). This type of salty speech – not the profane, rude, and uncivilized speech that is often identified as salty conversation – is a deliberate effort to treat others with gentleness and respect because we want them to know our hope in Jesus (1 Peter 3:15-16). Let’s take advantage of every opportunity to say good words that bless others and lead them to Jesus!
Video commentary…
We have included Phil to collect Video from four years ago as an added blessing in our poem today:
My prayer…
Dad, please forgive me for the careless words I said this week. I understand that these careless words are a sin in two ways. First of all, it is a sin because I have said unkind and hurtful things. And second, it is a sin because I wasted an opportunity with my speech to be liberating and helpful. Open my eyes, darling GodSo that I can better see those you have placed in my path to bless and encourage. Through the blessed name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
