God’s Truth for Trying Times - 6/1/20

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

READ: Ephesians 4:29

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
‭‭(Ephesians‬ ‭4:29‬)

CONSIDER: Based on solid gospel truth, this is one of the most practical verses in the whole Bible. Do not allow rotten, unhelpful, hurtful words to come out of your mouth. The rule is this: only what is good for building other people up in the moment. This gives grace to those who hear. This blesses them. This helps them. This build them up.

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?

PRAY:‬‬ Pray these verses to God as a prayer. Pour out your heart in praise to God. Pray for others. Present needs to Him.