“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear.”  Ephesians 4:29

I just finished reading “War of Words” by Paul David Tripp, a good read with much insight. I would like to share with you a few biblical discernments on communicating with the character of Christ. The verse Ephesians 4:29 spoke profoundly to my heart, knowing very well I can’t accomplish this on my own. I am praying to God for guidance and anticipating the change the Holy Spirit will do in my life daily or moment by moment.

As I meditated on this verse, desiring this for myself; my words are to encourage moral and spiritual progress, to speak with having the character of Christ. I must converse in a manner to delight Christ and bring Him glory with the assurance of His redeeming grace. I am praying the Lord will help to develop this process of godly communication in my life.

“…seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.” 2 Peter 1:3

I have to obey God’s commandment, “And He said to him, YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.” Matthew 22:37.  My heart must love God above all else to accomplish His work in my life. I have requested of the Lord to, “Search me and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there is any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way” Psalm 139: 23-24.  I have asked the Lord to forgive my indwelling sin, idol words and selfishness, remove them from me so that I can allow Him to change me. I don’t want to have any spiritual blindness and self deception to cause me to fall away from God. That my heart be totally submitted to God’s perspective and purpose in my life.

My heart must be pliable to learn from Christ what I must put on. “And so as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;” Colossians 3:12 

“Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” Colossians 3:16-17

Dear Lord, thank you for your Holiness and example of obedience to God.

Glory to God
Sandra Valdes
Staff Member – WOC Graduate