Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
As followers of Jesus, what is our daily speech like? We often do not think twice about the words we speak. Yet, our words can build others up or break them down. We know from James 3:8-10 that the tongue is dangerous when not kept under control. However, our words not only affect others, but the words we speak to ourselves affect how we think. This is why it is so important to speak the Word of God when we pray. The enemy wants us to repeat to ourselves the lies about who God is in our lives, based on our past failures and shortcomings. The demons want us to believe that God will forsake us, that He no longer love us, and that we are not really saved. In essence, they want us to believe that Jesus is not enough. Let us remember that our salvation is completely dependent upon, and maintained securely, by God Himself. If we speak the Word of God to ourselves, and pray the Word of God, we will not fall for the devils' lies. Today, before we utter words to anyone, including ourselves, we need to stop and ask, "Is what I'm about to say edifying?" "Does what I'm about to say go against, or agree with, the Bible?" Let us take extra care today to watch our words.
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive Him and His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).
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