Are You A Good Witness For God

Are You A Good Witness For God "He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray." Proverbs 10:17 There is so much negativity in the world today, which is why we should always take the opportunity when speaking to people to encourage them, lift them up, be an encouragement to them. We have to use our conversation to be honest with people. Most of the problems I help people with in my counseling situations is a result of their lack of communication. For whatever reason, we don't say what we should, we aren't clear about our feelings, we don't express our thoughts enough, and the lack of communication over a period of time festers into major conflicts. I am a firm believer of being up front and honest. Even if it is uncomfortable and painful, it is better to get it out and deal with it, before it becomes even a larger problem. Of course, our conversation is also the gift the Lord has given us to tell others that He is our hope and reason for life. I have written several devotions the last few days about witnessing. While we witness through how we live our life, we also witness by communicating the hope we have in Christ. The easiest and most effective way is to simply tell others what Jesus has done in our life. You don't need to be a bible scholar to tell people how He has impacted your life. Today I want you to take inventory of how you communicate with others. Be aware of the things you say, how you say them, and the impact they have on others. You can always use God's gift of communication to build someone up and to encourage them. NEVER miss that opportunity. People need someone to lift them up and encourage them. Be aware how powerful what you say is. Be aware of what you say before you say it. You don't speak by accident. It starts in your heart. Pray that your heart is right, and that God will let you be the witness that He wants you to be. Robert W. Brock My Daily Devotional Volume Seven May 2