September 26, 2012
What Are We Saying
“The right to be heard does not automatically include the right to be taken seriously.”
- Hubert Humphrey
If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Philippians 2:1-5
Often our deeds or actions say so much more than our words ever could.
It is our inalienable right to have the freedom to express our thoughts, our beliefs, our values, as well as our hopes and dreams: but that does not mean our right to express will constitute an indictment on any other party to listen, hear or accept what we are saying by virtue of either word or deed. We need to endeavor to make sure that whatever it is we want others to hear, whether expressed verbally or behaviorally is worth their effort to hear or see and that it is effective enough in it’s means or presentation to interest, inspire and elicit their desire to consider or embrace whatever it is we are saying.
As Christians this responsibility is ever present with us. We need to clearly express both in word and in action the love, forgiveness, compassion and life chaining power that Jesus embodies and represents, not only in our life, but also for the lives of others.
We are charged to make disciples of all men: and we do this not by word only but also by the deeds we perform.
The testimony of our lips must be at least equal to, the expressions of our actions when it comes to declaring our faith, hope and life in Christ; if we truly want others to listen, see and hear what we are attempting to communicate.
We can say a lot with what we do and what we say: but in the final assessment, is it worth listening too. And if it is; is it presented in such a way that it will stir and inspire others to a similar choice for their lives?”
Today’s Prayer
Father may my words be fewer than my deeds and may my deeds be such that they inspire, encourage and motivate others to draw closer to you.
“I have a Maker
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in his hands.
I have a Father
He calls me His own
He'll never leave me
No matter where I go
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And He hears me when I call “
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in his hands.
I have a Father
He calls me His own
He'll never leave me
No matter where I go
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And He hears me when I call “
- Lyrics from ‘He Knows My Name’ by Tommy Walker
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