Ephesians 4:29 says, “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.”

Now that’s a mouthful—and a heart-check. Because let’s be honest, it’s easy to let our words run wild. It’s easy to join the gripe train, to tear down, to vent without a filter. But Paul says, “Don’t.” Not just because it’s wrong—but because your words are meant to be tools of construction, not destruction.

You and I—we’re called to be builders. And not with bricks or boards, but with blessings. Every word that leaves your lips carries power—life or death, hope or harm. So what if, today, you made it your mission to speak only what lifts up, heals, and helps? What if your words became the kind of words people lean into instead of walk away from?

So go ahead—take a deep breath. Slow down. Choose words soaked in grace and seasoned with love. Speak like your voice is a hammer in the hands of the Carpenter—building something eternal.

Because when you speak life, you’re doing more than talking. You’re giving folks a glimpse of Jesus. And that, my friend, is worth every syllable.