Pray Before You Speak

 

~~~ Romans 4:13, 16-18 ~~~ Psalm 105 ~~~ Luke 12:8-12 ~~~

 

...the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say.
 

In 2004 Marlo Thomas wrote a book titled

 The Right Words at the Right Time.

The book is a collection of inspiring stories written

by popular successful people.

People who were often told they would basically

never amount to very much.

 

I guess we never really know the impact our words

 may have on any one individual.

As a life long educator

 I think I have always innately known the power of words.

 

Oftentimes the words we hear as a child

will remain with us forever...

be they positive or negative words.

The spoken word is a strong vehicle to express emotions.

 

Jesus is speaking today about the words that come out of our mouths.

The words you hear or say can change your life.

Jesus is saying be careful with your choice of words.

 

He is also saying to have no fear.

If you are speaking on behalf of God the Holy Spirit

will give you the words.

It is God who makes all things work for good.

In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness;
for we do not know how to pray as we ought,
 but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings.
Romans 8:26

  

 

The Spirit, the breath of God,

 will place upon your heart the words you are to speak.

In order for this to happen you must be one with the Spirit.

You cannot be struggling within yourself over

God's unconditional love for you.

 

You can only speak

the words of God if you have them first within your heart.

You must believe and trust in the Lord.

When you are immersed in the words of the Lord 

there is no need to be concerned

over what you will say when the time comes. 

God blesses us with his assurance of peace.

There is no need to be anxious....

the right words will spring forth from your lips.

The words of the Lord have been planted deep within your soul.

May the Holy Spirit

Bless our lips to speak His holy words.