a needed nudge

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29

"Stop pushing me!"

But Tommy had good reason for his action. The teacher had come to pick up her class from library, and Sally was turned around facing the back of the line chatting with her friend.  After patiently waiting, for about 4 seconds, Tommy nudged her.  Sally was too comfortable doing the wrong thing and needed a push in the right direction.

It's easy to get distracted and turned around in the wrong direction.  Instead of building others up, shredding them to bits can be easier and more satisfying at the moment.  And gossip as opposed to prayer, can be the quickest words to trickle from our eager lips.

Lord, when i am turned around pleasing myself and others before You, let something or someone nudge me back in the right direction.  I want to serve and bring glory to you first.

we are loved and chosen by God,

may we live, love an do like we believe it,

veneal