Uncommon Communication

Truth without grace is mean.  

Grace without truth is meaningless.

Truth with grace is medicine.

(Matthew 12:36-37 MSG) 

“Let me tell you something: 

Every one of these careless 

words is going to come back to haunt you. 

There will be a time of Reckoning. 

Words are powerful;

take them seriously. 

Words can be your salvation. 

Words can also be your damnation."

The single biggest problem 

in communication 

is the illusion

that it has taken place.

~George Bernard Shaw

1. Praise their character qualities.

(Proverbs 25:11) A word aptly spoken is 

like apples of gold in settings of silver.

2. Show honest and sincere appreciation. 

(Proverbs 18:21-22) 

The tongue has the power of life and death, 

and those who love it will eat its fruit. 

3.  Show love with words of affection.

(Jeremiah 31:3 NLT) 

"I have loved you, 

my people, 

with an everlasting love. 

With unfailing love 

I have drawn you to myself.”

Be intentional with your words.  

We are the product of the words spoken over us. 

You can create your world with your words.

4. Look for opportunities to encourage. 

(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.

Be a leader not a follower.  

Don't let your world change you.  

You change your world. 

5. Demonstrate your love with acts of kindness. 

(Proverbs 15:1) 

A gentle answer turns away wrath, 

but a harsh word stirs up anger.

6.  Speak the truth in love.

(Ephesians 4:15 NLT) 

We will speak the truth in love, 

growing in every way more and more like Christ.

7.  Pray for them and with them. 

(Psalm 16:8-9) 

I keep my eyes always on the LORD. 

With him at my right hand, 

I will not be shaken. 

Therefore my heart is glad 

and my tongue rejoices; 

my body also will rest secure.

Chris Hodges, Church of the Highlands

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