I didn’t know this about Ephesians 4:29 …

Did you know that Ephesians 4:29 (‘Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen’) can actually be translated:

‘Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may BRING GRACE TO those who listen.’

I learned that in Ken Sande’s plenary yesterday and I just know that I’m going to be thinking about that a lot in the coming days.

Joy to you!

Love,
Tara B.

PS
In one of his other teaching points, Ken also said another thing that has stayed with me throughout the day … he mentioned how a life of welcoming correction comes least naturally to him. And of course I could completely relate.

It is so hard to receive correction—but it is so vitally important to all of life.

I remember as a teenager heading off to college how hard I prayed that I would be teachable. And quiet. And when I was corrected (even publicly–say, by a domineering orchestra conductor), I would simply TAKE IT. Be quiet and NOT defensive. That I would humbly learn.

I think I’ve fallen away from this important way of living. I want to reapply myself to praying for the grace to receive correction. I have SO far to go in this journey of sanctification!

I’m SO incredibly grateful for the mercy of God—that loves me even now! And for friends who don’t wait for me to get my act together before they love (even the often unlovable!) me.

Grace grace grace. I’m so grateful.

Love to all & g’nite,
Tara B.