Building Ourselves Up

God always has a good word for us!

"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 give grace to those who hear."

Ephesians 4:29 (ESV)

God asks us to always build people up instead of tearing them down, because that is how He is. Every meeting with God is uplifting! Every word He speaks to us brings life and healing. He always builds us up, never tears us down. And Christ within us is doing the same thing, building up people, saying uplifting and encouraging words to each person we meet. And Christ is doing that within us, saying kind and uplifting words to us always. So along with Christ we can speak to ourselves kindly, never putting ourselves down or demeaning ourselves but always building ourselves up. We can speak good words to ourselves, saying "You are important and valuable. There's nothing wrong with you. You are never alone. You are always loved. You are a good person. You are God's child. You are beautiful just as you are."

A Thought: I will build myself up because that is Christ-like - that is what Christ does with everyone, including me!


May the amazing grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, and the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. 2 Co. 13:14