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Speak Grace

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 ESV

Gracious words are like honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Proverbs 16:24 ESV

Let God’s grace reflect to others in your speech, speak grace!

I have been studying in Ephesians with a wonderful group of women through an online Community Bible Study (CBS). This week, this verse in Ephesians touched my heart and really opened my eyes. I hope it touches you, too.

We are blessed recipients of God’s amazing grace. God loves us and through Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection we are given forgiveness and grace. Thank You, Lord! And now we have the opportunity, every time we talk with someone, to be a giver of grace. We can choose to speak grace to others.

God’s grace is defined as undeserved favor, it is given freely without any cost other than our love and faith. And through His grace, we can speak grace to others, whether it is a friend or a foe, a sister or a stranger, or a church member or a child. We have the opportunity to speak kindness, encouragement, forgiveness, love, and compassion. The question is do we use each opportunity?

I will be the first to say I haven’t always. I try to be kind to everyone, but you know those people that just seem to want to start an argument or criticize. I’m with you…they make it hard. But I know the One that can make it easier, our God!

This week, I invite you to join me, as we choose to speak grace to others that we come into contact with over the next seven days. Let’s take time to listen and empathize. Let’s offer words that comfort, console, encourage, forgive and give grace. Let our gracious words give sweetness to their soul.

I thank God for each of you! And I thank you for joining me as we offer grace to those we speak with this week and always.

Blessings and grace, my friends, as we all speak gracious, honeycomb words!

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  1. You’re right, Peggy–it can be really tough sometimes to exhibit grace in the company of certain people, whether it’s because we’re afraid or we’re being intimidated or abused in some way. And many times, when we try, it falls on deaf ears. It can cause us to stop trying, and that’s an unfortunate path to take. I find in my deafness that I don’t speak to anyone anymore. My only communication occurs on my blog and in emails, and I do my best to make everyone feel welcome. It’s a nice little bubble to live in, but it makes me feel sorrowful that I’m at the point where I can’t really speak to people in person anymore due to deafness, so I’m unable to participate in that special kind of one-on-one where folks are able to interact in a more intimate manner than online. Showing grace and kindness to others in person is rewarding for all involved. It nourishes us. When we don’t (or can’t) do it, we feel the emptiness caused by its vacancy. I suppose we should still strive to be prepared just in case we find ourselves in a scenario where we can use grace and kindness to show compassion to someone we meet. We never know what’s up around the bend, or who might come into our lives in need of compassion. 

    Timely as always, my friend, and eloquently written. Thanks, Peggy. 😊🙏

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    • Mike, thank you first of all for your kindness, your compassion and your encouragement. As always,my friend, your words brighten my day and bring light to my life. Although most of us will never know the silence of deafness or the angst that goes with it, your writing gives us a glimpse.

      I actually thought of you as I was writing these posts. You always “speak” grace to those you communicate with even if it is in written words. You encourage and uplift all those you interact with. And we appreciate your words!

      You are a “grace speaker” in a sometimes cruel and disheartening world. Thank you for being an example for all of us!

      Blessings and prayers always!

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      • *feeling deeply humbled* Thanks, Peggy. This is so kind of you. It brought a bashful smile to my face. 😊 I most definitely consider you a “grace speaker,” too. Your body of work here on your blog proves you live your faith, and it’s a wonderful thing to behold. You’re reaching people, planting seeds, changing lives. Making a difference. Keep bringing the light, my friend. 😊🕯🙏

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  2. This is beautiful Peggy. My mom’s favorite song is “he giveth more grace” and I immediately thought of it as I read this. It’s something she loves my, and espouses daily. I think as believers it’s something we must be mindful of. Our words, our actions, should always come with a measure of grace. Thank you for sharing this piece my friend. 🙏

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