I want my words to be gracious and worth listening to.

A Bible affirmation for everyday faith, rooted in Colossians 4:6.

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Colossians 4:6 · BSB

Reflection

Salt preserved food and gave it flavor. Paul says your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt. Christian speech isn't bland and it isn't harsh. It's kind, real and worth hearing.

A prayer

God, season my words with grace today, especially in hard conversations.

More verses for everyday faith

Kindness is how my faith shows up on an ordinary day. Ephesians 4:32 Real love shows up in small, unseen choices. 1 Peter 4:8 I'm chosen and loved, so I can afford to be patient. Colossians 3:12 I don't have to fit the world's mold. God is making me new. Romans 12:2 The Spirit is growing good fruit in me, even if it's slow. Galatians 5:22-23 I want to do what God says, not only hear it. James 1:22 Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with God. That's my day. Micah 6:8 My good deeds can point people to God. Matthew 5:16 Love is how people will know I follow Jesus. John 13:34-35 Love God with everything, and love people well. That's the center. Matthew 22:37-39 I can look out for other people's interests, not only mine. Philippians 2:3-4

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