What Are You Saying?

We enrolled our son in a Christian school when he was in the 3rd grade.  One of the things that was quite different from public school was that the children were required to memorize 5 scripture verses each week.  Well, he could memorize the verses very quickly....but I wondered if he understood what they meant. 

My husband and I were in the middle of an argument one day--and our son casually walked in between us saying:  "Do all things without murmuring and disputing," which was taken from Philippians 2:14.  Point proven....he could interpret and understand scripture!  Point taken...it stopped our argument!  We just started laughing! 

Negative speech is often accompanied by a lot of grumbling, complaining, and murmuring.  These forms of communication can cause a lot of discouragement, depression, and disputing.

LISTEN!  Is your day clouded over with critical comments, oppressive opinions, or negative conversation coming from those you come in contact with; and what words are coming out of your mouth?

Just a simple kind word of encouragement can really lift someone up who is feeling down.  Give an UPLIFTING word to those you stop and meet with today--and I know your day will go better!