DAILY?READINGS: Deut. 28:38-68; Amos 5-6; Luke 14:25 to 15:10
And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth… Luke 4:22
As oyster farmers, people regularly steal from us. Often, when confronting thieves, they use harsh and abusive words to justify what they are doing. How different our words should be, whether at home, at school or in the work place. Let us speak gracious words like those of our Saviour, words of kindness and encouragement.
—Janet Fleming
Words of kindness, gently spoken, ease another’s pain,
Cheer and lift a heart that’s broken—bringing hope again.
May my words be kind and gracious, as I speak today,
So I give a word of comfort by the things I say.
—Janet Fleming