
S – Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.
Colossians 4:6 CSB
O – Key Words
“gracious”. charis, graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act; espec. the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; incl. gratitude):
The New Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew and Greek Words
“salt” halas, hal´-as; salt; fig. prudence:— salt. (Prudence -diligence, discretion, wisdom)
The New Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew and Greek Words
A – What would our words do if they were led by the “divine influence upon the heart” and measured by diligence, discretion and wisdom? They would be full of compassion, courage and divine insight. People would feel valued and known. There would be honesty and understanding.
R – Lord, I invite you into my conversations today. I ask that my speech by gracious and measured by your wisdom. I want all the characteristics that I listed above. Lead and guard my tongue today. Let my words bring honor to You!