July 30, 2012

Gracious Words

by Rechell Williams (author's profile)

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7-18-12

Gracious Words

Your words create or destroy, discourage or inspire, heal or hurt, so choose what you say carefully. Careless words are often just the meaningless chatter we engage in when we've nothing worthwhile to contribute. And the more you speak them, the more likely they are to deteriorate into gossip and hurt people. Solomon writes: "Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent."

Would you trust someone who had a frivolous comment for everything? No? Then stop and think about what comes out of your mouth! Would you get more respect and cause less confusion if you kept it shut? Or were more discerning about the kind of stories you tell? Or thought twice before you shoot from the hip?

The Bible says, "Let your speech always be with grace... that you may know you ought to answer each one." (Col. 4:6)

:)

Rechell Williams #V69138
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P.O. Box 5242
Corcoran, CA 93212

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