Christian Living

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SPEAKING THE TRUTH IN LOVE
Ephesians 4:14-15


As I long for Christ to be formed in me
I know it is God’s way of maturing my faith
By giving me a covenant within my soul
To be true to God and faithful to my heart

The gift of language, the gift of voice allows us
To praise God in every aspect of our lives
And also to imitate Christ and to build others up
So I come to the authentic center of who God calls me be

My hope is that every day offers an opportunity for speaking the truth in love
I am well aware of my humanness and striving, yet not always succeeding
But the proof of the cross, bathes me in his grace and mercy

For God binds us together—brothers and sisters together
And we are a fragile tapestry—intertwined and complex, if we’re honest
And speaking the truth in love can bring pain and hurt as well as joy
And I’m aware God is calling me not to shut myself off, but open myself up
In total trust as he leads way in gentleness, yet strength

Speaking the truth in love means trying to model
A savior who speaks truth and gives light
It means making and keeping promises as he did
And it means making God’s faithfulness real in the world

And that is a challenge, yet an honor—
To dare to transform ourselves
To imitate the example of Christ
To actively serve him in this world
By speaking the truth in love

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