Be Care Little Tongue

FOCUS

Proverbs 12:18
There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.

THINK

The tongue can do one of two things. It can destroy others. James 3:8 says "But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison." We can do so much damage when that tongue is not held before words are thought through. On the other hand words can encourage. Another version of today's verse goes like this: "There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing" (ESV). We need to say words that bring healing rather than words that destroy.

ACT

I must determine what my words are going to do to another person. I can speak with words of destruction or I can speak with words of encouragement. I alone have the power over my words. I must make the choice.

PRAY

Lord, I pray for the words that will encourage others today. I pray that you give me the words to say that will heal. Lord, I need you. I can't do this myself. Holy Spirit, I ask you to dwell with me today. Give me the words to say and the actions to do. By the blood of Jesus Christ, I claim this. Amen.