And Paul’s words to the Colossians remind us that our words matter. And point out how they’re misunderstanding my intentions.īut just because speaking with grace is hard, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. I don’t know about you, but words laced with grace aren’t typically the first ones that come to mind when someone’s hurtful words have landed like daggers in my heart. Offering thoughts and opinions that can leave you feeling frustrated, angry or even personally attacked. And it’s incredibly hard when people share their thoughts and opinions so freely and carelessly on social media. It’s hard when a trusted friend deeply wounds you. It’s hard when one of the precious people living in your house gets on your last good nerve. I don’t know if you’ve ever tried this, but it’s hard. As in, the bulk of our words should be made up of grace toward the person with whom we are conversing. I love that the NIV actually reads “full of grace.” Full of it. Sometimes God’s Word can feel like an impossible order, don’t you think? Take today’s passage for example: Paul tells us we are to let our words be gracious. “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6 (NIV)
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