Friday! Proverbs.
From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things, but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.
Proverbs 13:2 NIV
Words.
Many people can share in the fruit of a tree...it's goodness can be spread and distributed...and words are just like that - good things that bring blessing, encouragement & life!
Strength for the journey.
But like most things they can also be used to be hurtful, crushing & destructive.
In an instant we can remember hurtful words that have been spoken to us or about us.
The words of the unfaithful.
Today I'm going to listen to my words and check that they are not the words of violence...of hurt, of negativity...but are words of life, fruit to sustain, bless & encourage...
If I did that every day perhaps this world would be a better place :)
#proverbs
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#somethingtochewon
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#speaklife
#strengthforthejourney
...four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn't bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus... Mark 2:3-4 NLT Great account of inventiveness and determination to get their friend to see Jesus. Love this. Do you wonder about the back story? Are these the same 4 people who bring this man food? Take him to the toilet every day. Clean him up. Does he live with one of them? Are they family? Are there whole families or groups of people in the background who have supported and cared for this man? A group of children who grew up seeing their parents love in action? Probably. Healing Help Hope These things are found in community. These 4 guys are the heroes here. The upfront people. One day it will be interesting to see who the background heroes are. #loveinaction #community #inthistogether #walkingeachotherhome #gospelofmark
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