Words of Love Have the Power to Heal

Precious LORD, thank You for the gift of speech.  Lord, as we speak each day, we recognize our words hold the power to heal, to love, to encourage.  

But we also face temptations to use our words in destructive ways.  Please help us to be intentional in blessing others with our words.  Let them be governed by gentle honesty and compassion.  Help us use our words to pray well for our students and to point them to ethical and moral behavior through our instruction. 

Let our speech be gracious at all times, giving gifts and building others up. Along with encouragement toward others, we know that our speech must sometimes be seasoned with salt and that can look two different ways: at times, we need to speak savory, deep words.  At other times, our words must fit the metaphor of salt which kills the ground as we provide correction to our students or point out errors to those around us.  Lord God, give us the courage to trust You with the outcome in difficult times like this, knowing that You honor our obedience when we act accordingly. 

Finally, Lord, let us know the best answer to give others when we are asked about our faith. In our hearts, let us honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks us for a reason for the hope that is in us; yet doing it with gentleness and respect. Go before us each day, Lord, and let our words be Your words for Your glory. Amen. (Rom 12:3-8; 1 Thess 5:11; Col 4; 1 Pet 3:15).

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