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Continue earnestly in prayer, being diligent in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you are to answer each one.
Colossians 4:2-6 NKJV <\/pre>\n\n\n\n
You never know where you are, when you will run into, or have to speak on God\u2019s love. His praise should continually be in our mouth and if we have that praise in our mouth then we should never be afraid to tell someone about His love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was in Walmart on this past Saturday and I ran into two old friends- one from school and one from work. I hadn\u2019t seen them in a while and it was funny we recognized each other our masks and other face coverings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From the parking lot I saw someone staring at us. I couldn\u2019t figure out whether they thought we looked familiar or if they were  just being nosey. Either way, you never know when or who is watching you so like verse 6 says, \u201cLet your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If and when someone who questions their faith, doesn\u2019t believe in the same God you serve, or rebukes religion all together you never know what type of conversation you could have. Your walk in Walmart might turn into a parking lot praise show down so always be on guard. Speak life into God\u2019s word and share His love with His people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To the person who was staring out of their rear view mirror I pray you saw the love of Christ in us and I pray it blessed your soul. Next time speak and I\u2019ll make sure to wave and reply, \u201cBe blessed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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