Day 11:
Let’s consider each translation before we pray today.
Do not let any unwholesome
talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up
according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29 NIV
Watch the way
you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what
helps, each word a gift.
Ephesians 4:29 MSG
Dear Heavenly Father,
You have blessed us with a great gift;
the gift of teaching. As a part of that gift, we are surrounded by young
impressionable minds. You also, however, surround us with adults who are also
impressionable. Therefore, because You
have called us to be “light" and "salt" to those around us, we ask that You
conduct our conversations. Even if it means bridling our tongues. Help us to be mindful of not only what we say to others, but how we say it.
Cleanse our hearts and mouths from cursing, complaining and
criticizing. Instead, may our words
encourage, build-up, comfort and speak life to everyone we come in contact with. By our words, may those around us believe in
the confession of our faith and the certainty of Your existence.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
The Lord is
with you and you are loved!
