Be persistent in prayer, and keep alert as you pray, giving thanks to God. At the same time pray also for us, so that God will give us a good opportunity to preach his message about the secret of Christ. For that is why I am now in prison. Pray, then, that I may speak, as I should, in such a way as to make it clear.

Be wise in the way you act toward those who are not believers, making good use of every opportunity you have. Your speech should always be pleasant and interesting, and you should know how to give the right answer to everyone.

Walk in wisdom with those who are outside, let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how to answer their questions. Every day we are to yield our lives to Christ, so that we may live wisely and respond graciously to others about the One who gives us the assurance of eternal life.

Our Daily Bread - August 28, 2001