Then those who feared the Lord spoke with one another. The Lord paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the Lord and esteemed his name. (Malachi 3:16 ESV)
Conversations
Words are not cheap. What we talk about reveals our hearts. If our words are complainy, selfishy, rudey, and meany, our hearts probably are, too.
God hears our conversations with others, not just our conversations with Him.
For the people of Malachi’s time, while many spoke in ways that displayed their separation from God, SOME spoke in ways that showed they understood God’s wonder, and loved Him in hope.
God paid attention, and noted them permanently as folk who were His.
What does your conversation reveal to God and the world about you?
Consider these contrasts, what you generally talk about, and determine where your words place you:
Complaining… or praising…
Shaking our heads… or moving our hands and feet…
Demanding… or humbly asking…
Me, me, me… or Him, Him, Him…
Fear… or hope…
Criticizing… or helping...
Disinterest… or focus…
The good news is, that Christ is the solution for complainers, head-shakers, demanders, Me-ists, fearful folk, critics, and disinterested folk JUST as He is the solution for praisers, movers, requesters, Him-ists, hopers, helpers, and those who focus.
Let Him help change you from the left column, to the right. Starting with what you talk about.