My Lips
Words flow pretty easily from my lips, which is unfortunate, because often the words haven't had time to register with my brain. I used a word today, about a friend's husband, that I wish had never left my lips. The Lord convicted me later, that I had no business making any judgmental comments about this man, or any of God's servants for that matter. Where I get off thinking it's okay for me to speak negatively about others, I truly don't know?
The other day a woman I had met briefly called and told me how much my words had encouraged her. Another woman at work said that everyone was saying how nice I was and how much she had spent time over the years trying to be more like me. Although these are nice words from these ladies, the truth is I don't want anyone to try to be like me, I want them to strive to be like Christ!
My words are not always "nice" and I have much room to grow in my walk with God, so I give glory to God for the words that I have spoken that have encouraged others. I pray for forgiveness from God for the words I have spoken that have been laden with gossip and malicious in nature. May all those I have ever spoken badly of or about be greatly blessed of You Lord this day and may their souls be saved for eternity. Amen.
The other day a woman I had met briefly called and told me how much my words had encouraged her. Another woman at work said that everyone was saying how nice I was and how much she had spent time over the years trying to be more like me. Although these are nice words from these ladies, the truth is I don't want anyone to try to be like me, I want them to strive to be like Christ!
My words are not always "nice" and I have much room to grow in my walk with God, so I give glory to God for the words that I have spoken that have encouraged others. I pray for forgiveness from God for the words I have spoken that have been laden with gossip and malicious in nature. May all those I have ever spoken badly of or about be greatly blessed of You Lord this day and may their souls be saved for eternity. Amen.
I may be better off at times to where my shoe over my mouth! (Pretending to be an elephant:)
Proverbs 13:3 He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
Proverbs 14:7 Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
Proverbs 13:3 He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
Proverbs 14:7 Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
What a great day...you are such an encouragement to me. This thing called growing up to please God is not an easy task. I'm glad I don't have to do it alone.
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