Our speech matters

Melody & Harmony dressed for the occasion:)

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may impart grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29

Just a thought I had about speech that I've been wanting to write this morning but was too busy packing my stuff. Just now while I was having dinner with my friend she mention to me again about Pastor Benjamin's sermon on speech.
So here was what I was thinking lately...When I look at my clothes, I realised I have people complimenting me for almost every single one of them. Not many for one, but at least one for each and one comment each week.
But what's interesting was, I still remember who they are though many and the location by which it was said for every single one of them even if it was a few years ago.
Try it out:) did you remember the compliments and where you receive them?
We probably would have forgotten the good told to our friends but they'll never forget.
That's when I start to ask myself. How generous have I been with my words. The best way to be remembered I believe is by speaking good into the person lives. The best way to sow in their lives is our words.
Just as we would wear something fitting for the occasion, let us be as careful in choosing our words as we would with our dressing. A lady who is well dressed for the occasion is evident to all and is beautiful to behold. Likewise, words that are spoken at the right time at the right place will impart grace to the hearer.
Nevertheless, i'm also still learning to do likewise;)