...WHAT YOU OUGHT TO SAY
We say a lot of words everyday.
We are always faced with situations requiring us to speak or not to speak. It
is not just about saying but about what we are saying. It is not just to say
but to actually say what we ought to say. Many say things just to win
arguments, some say things because others are saying. Some say it just for
cheap popularity, some say what they say to get attention and, for some, to destroy the repute of their fellow human
beings.
In today's gospel reading, Jesus
was addressing group of persons who feel concerned about what they will say.
These are people who think before they talk. These are people who talk not just
for the sake of it but who are fully aware of the fact that words mean a lot; that
speeches are not carelessly released. That words can build up or destroy, that
what one is saying may bring him to a disastrous end, that words can either be
a witness or a discredit. They think before they open their mouth. They invoke
the Spirit and talk by inspiration, and not in the flesh.
What is inspiring your
expressions? Is it the spirit of God, the spirit of deceit, the spirit of lust,
the spirit of lies, the spirit of envy or XYZ spirit? To know who is inspiring
the thought in you before you convert them to words, ask yourself who will
receive the glory after you must have spoken. If God will be glorified by what
you're going to say, go ahead and say it, it is an inspired expression. But if,
on the other hand, the devil will be glorified when you make the speech, damn
it, don't let it out.
Dear friends in the Lord, always
say what you ought to say as a child of God. Don't tarnish the image of others
by your speech. Don't speak in a haste or in annoyance. Don't allow your
frustration and disappointments influence your speech. Don't talk with bias.
Don't talk until you have received inspiration from the spirit of truth. Don't
talk in anxiety. Be silent and calm until you've got the right words to speak
and say them in the right possible manner as the child of God you're.
Let us pray
Oh Lord Jesus, you promised us
that the Holy Spirit will teach us what to say when the hour comes. Save us
from being condemned by what we say with our mouth. Let us be docile to the
teachings of the Holy Spirit. Deliver us from the dictations of the evil one. Translate
our thoughts to fruitful words and our words to positive actions. May we speak
and hear words of motivation and blessed assurance all the days of our life.
You know how much we need you every hour. Be with us to speak words of peace,
joy and love. Grant us the grace to say everywhere and everyday only those
words that we ought to say through Christ our Lord. Amen
St. Ignatius of Antioch, pray for us.
God bless your Saturday
Rev Fr Julian O Ekeh
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