Words Can Hurt or Heal

Ephesians 5:4 (American Standard Version)

“…nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, or jesting, which are not befitting: but rather giving of thanks.”

God gave me this verse after joking with my wife yesterday and this morning.  God teaches us in so many ways through our marriage partner.  My wife and I always refer to each other as “Bess” friends, but that doesn’t mean that I should joke with her in a coarse manner or say something that could be taken the wrong way.  We should be slow to speak and quick to listen (James 1:19).  Our words should be chosen carefully because remember, “The tongue has the power of life and death…” (Proverbs 18:12).  

So, even if we are saying something in a joking way, God is telling us that it still has the power to do damage.  All the Devil needs is a foot hold (Eph 4:27) and he can do major damage.  May God be with us and may His protection forever surround us.  In Jesus’ name~ Amen.

I love you Maserame.  MmmmmmBBBbbbbaaaaaaaaaa!!

 

Pray for the Children of Haiti

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Today, a school collapsed in Haiti trapping and an undetermined amount of children and adults.  Reports say that there were roughly 500 people inside the building at the time it collapsed.  The current death toll is 30 and climbing.  Emergency personnel are not able to get to possible survivors as quickly as they would like because they do not have the proper equipment to dig them out — they are using their hands.  Dear Lord hear the prayers of your people.  Please say a prayer for the children who are still trapped in the rubble.