On the natural side, salt is a mineral for flavoring and preserving food. No one wants to eat food that lacks flavor. Although sometimes we have to limit salt in our diet, we look for something else that will flavor our food and make it tasty to our tongues. The Bible describes us as the salt of the earth and reminds us to let our conversations be full of grace, seasoned with salt. Hence, in our relationships with others, we need to be salty. “Am I A Saltshaker?” is a question we must ask ourselves. Good relationships come from hard work, but more specifically from avenues of meaningful communication. How often do relationships fail because of a lack of honest, respectful communication between the individuals in the relationship?

Accordingly, as we speak to others, especially those with whom we have a close relationship, we must be careful with our speech. Is it always easy to communicate with family members, a spouse, significant other, or even close friends? No, it is not. Why? Because we all have our personal feelings about various matters. In close personal relationships, listening to what the other person says and their body language is essential. Accordingly, we can only sometimes say what we desire to say. Take time to ensure that your words are full of grace. “Am I A Saltshaker?” Does my speech sprinkle love, compassion, kindness, grace, and joy on others? If the answer is no, then my saltshaker may be empty.

To summarize this post, let us all be mindful of our daily speech. We are primarily responsible for checking ourselves when we communicate with others. For this post, I speak of communication in relationships. Nevertheless, with everyone we encounter, we must remember that if we are examples of Christ, our speech must reflect that. Be a saltshaker, sprinkling words that edify instead of tearing down others. In our daily walks and interactions, we must ask ourselves, “Am I A Saltshaker?” The immediate answer should be yes; if not, we have work to do! Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Matthew 5:13. I’ll return next week with a new post, “It’s Time to Work!”

Be encouraged, and God bless!

Sister Jackie