Thursday, November 29, 2012

Words With Grace

Careless words should have no place,
For they do not speak love or grace.
Life is hard enough for most.
With foolish words we should not boast.

If we could harness "good word" power
And implement it in this hour,
Love and healing could be spread
And negatives be left unsaid.

Thoughtful speech will pave the way
So conversation does not stray.
We should screen the words we use
And ill-natured words refuse.

"Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word, nor unwholesome or worthless talk (ever) come out of your mouth; but only such (speech) as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God's favor) to those who hear it."
Ephesians 4:29 Amplified Bible

© 2012 Arlene Schwartzkopf