W 4: Biblical Foundations- Written Communication

Communication is so important among people of all ages. Misunderstandings can be avoided, and great things can be accomplished when there is open communication. Words can hurt or they can encourage, they can teach or they can tear down, but no matter what they are very powerful. They are also a huge reflection of what is in our heart. As Christians, the Lord has given us some basic guidelines in his word about how and what we should speak, so here are my top seven Bible verses about good communication.

Psalm 19:14 (ESV) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

This verse has been one of my prayers many times throughout my lifetime, as I always want to say the right thing on every occasion. I have asked the Lord to give me the proper words to share so that it would be him speaking through meespecially when sharing an important message with someone or with a group. I love this verse, though, because the psalmist not only asks for his words to be righteous, but he also asks that the meditations of his heart be pure and acceptable to God as well. Our thoughts and our words need to match what is on the Fathers heart, since he is our rock and our redeemer. Good and healthy communication will then flow from our hearts to our words and then on to the receivers ears.

Based on the above passage, The Lord has given us some basic guidelines in His word about how and what we should speak and write, how you will apply these principles which God has given to you in your personal life and as well as in your workplace so that you can able to draw people to God and man.