Vocabulary Lessons

 

A word fitly spoken

is like apples of gold

in a setting of silver.

             Proverbs 25. 11

(Not just what is appropriate,

             or well-said,

but what is kind and encouraging,

fully sensitive

          to the well-being of others.

Not fancy words

     that draw attention or accolades

                      to us,

but what brings about

       goodness and beauty

                       and grace.

And points others to Him.)

O LORD,

Please form Your words within us,

fully fitting to this occasion,

   that we and others

   will come to know You more.

May Your love bubble out

   into our conversations

and enlarge our vocabulary.

Help our words to be like

    sequoia seeds

that nurture a thousand year old

                 forest,

and bring Your goodness and beauty

      in unexpected places.

Even here.  Even in this.