Where do you gather to share information?Today's Scripture:
Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Ephesians 4:29
Every organization has a hub for casual conversation. Whether it is the coffee pot, the water cooler, the teacher's lounge, the break room or perhaps today it may be through twitter, myspace or facebook. There is likely a place where the Monday news can be heard buzzing...be honest you know just what I'm talking about. You may find a challenge in avoiding the hub of conversation altogether. But you can sound a different voice amid the chatter.
Unwholesome talk covers a lot of ground. You could consider negativity, rumors, gossip, and untruth to be unwholesome. Whew. You may think you have that covered, since you do not involve yourself in such destructive communication. But wait. When you read beyond the warning of what not to do, you are presented with a challenge.
It is not enough to use self-control only to withhold unsavory conversation.
Silence alone is not the self-control needed in the workplace. You fight against a negative with a positive. Engage yourself in the building up of others.
The challenge presented to you here is to encourage others according to their needs. Ignoring others is not an option. You are to help them by encouraging them in the areas that they need it. You are to benefit others with your words. Your voice may be a lone voice in a cloud of conversation. But your words can bring hope and inspiration to others.
Selah people' and friends join a conversation that you would normally avoid. Infuse positive and encouraging comments in the dialogue. Meet the challenge of meeting the needs of others. This has been my inspiration and what continues to motivate me to thrive at working my secular work at Mount Olive Pickle and my God calling as pastor of Selah Christian Church in both areas our Lord allows me to be an encourager to others where they are in the middle of the business we call life.
"Make today the day you don't hide from those gathered about in gossip but get in there and bring a positive voice by living the word of God and by being Christ to those who are lost."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston ~ Via mobile phone UNC Hospital ~ Chapel Hill, NC
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