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Posted on 05/25/2020 5:51:48 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Bible in a Year:
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
His topic was racial tension. Yet the speaker remained calm and collected. Standing on stage before a large audience, he spoke boldly—but with grace, humility, kindness, and even humor. Soon the tense audience visibly relaxed, laughing along with the speaker about the dilemma they all faced: how to resolve their hot issue, but cool down their feelings and words. Yes, how to tackle a sour topic with sweet grace.
King Solomon advised this same approach for all of us: “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones” (Proverbs 16:24). In this way, “The hearts of the wise make . . . their lips promote instruction” (v. 23).
Why would a powerful king like Solomon devote time to addressing how we speak? Because words can destroy. During Solomon’s time, kings relied on messengers for information about their nations, and calm and reliable messengers were highly valued. They used prudent words and reasoned tongues, not overreacting or speaking harshly, no matter the issue.
We all can benefit by gracing our opinions and thoughts with godly and prudent sweetness. In Solomon’s words, “To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue” (v. 1).
What is your way of speaking when talking about a hot and divisive topic? When you allow God’s Spirit to sweeten your tongue, what changes in your words?
Our holy God, when we speak on hard topics, soften our hearts and words with Your sweet Spirit.
Hello Dear Lauren Marlowe!
How are you on this fine evening? ;-)
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Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...hope you had a lovely day, this Memorial Day.
Did you and Penny get out to hike? When does Blue go in for her facelift?
Overcast all day today here, but we did get a little over a 1/2” of rain....which is badly needed.
Good evening to you PROCON!
HI MA!!
*HUGS*
Blue’s appointment is June 1, so I have to wait a whole week without riding. With my luck it will probably be gorgeous weather! :-)
I have to get new hiking shoes before I do any serious hiking. The ones I have are all broken down inside.
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
All rested up and ready to take on the new week?
Third?
I do not remember who said it: If you came in second or worse, you LOST! ;-)
Yes, very relaxing day today and a visit from 3 of the grandsons.
Just now trying to get things rolling again with still a major shutdown going on.
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
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for your service!
Howdy, lauren.
Wasn’t able to get here early enough to catch you this evening. I hope all’s well down your way. There has been some wild weather down your way and with luck, you got to miss out on the “fun”.
It was a good day to BBQ with neighbors. Watched Heartbreak Ridge. Life is good.
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