daily prayer

Good morning! How are we faithing? Acting in love towards others we meet is not always easy. We sometimes have habits or sayings that we don't give much thought to. Most times these things are unconscious manifestations of upbringing, culture, geological region etc. I live in the south but was raised in the north and spent considerable time in the mid west thus, I have sayings and isms that are just present due to geographical exposure. We need to think about these things. Here in the south people say things and follow it up with,"bless their heart" and think that makes anything they say ok. The northern people are gruff and say,"well it's true" and because it is true they can speak it however they choose. The point is that colloquialism's and certain words may offend or harm unintentionally. Of course we don't want to do this but sometimes we end up turning off those ears that are ready for hearing the Word of God. So the next time you are butt hurt over someones words, analyze a little and try to hear the meaning of the words and the intent. We need to remember as ambassadors of Jesus to be aware of our words so we don't become a wall that hides the truth of God's love and grace. Look here;

Rom 14:13-18
Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way. As one who is in the Lord Jesus, I am fully convinced that no food is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean. If your brother is distressed because of what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy your brother for whom Christ died. Do not allow what you consider good to be spoken of as evil. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.
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Be aware of your actions and speech today, you may be surprised of what you say and how it effects others...

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your grace. Lord we ask for our minds to be clear and to notice when we speak and how we speak. Lord we want to praise and honor you with our lips. Help us sweep away the garbage and be salt and not bitter with our tongues. Bless the kids and impart safe travel for those who are on the road, In Jesus' name, amen