“I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.” Psalm 39:1 (KJV)
What were the last words we spoke? We can really regret things we say if we are not God conscience and filled with His Spirit. By listening to what we are saying and thinking before we speak, we won’t blurt out everything that is on our mind. What we say may be truth, but not everyone is ready to receive what we have to say. Timing plays a critical role along with much prayer. And by hiding the Word of God in our hearts, we will gain wisdom in controlling our tongue. What does that wisdom look like? Wisdom chooses and picks words carefully. Wisdom knows when to be quiet and when to speak. Wisdom knows how to respond when someone seeks to tear us down and attempt to bring reproach against us. We can either give them the power by saying the wrong things too or we can choose to hold our tongue back in their presence. Sometimes this could apply to family gatherings. When there are relatives that are hard to get along with, we must use much wisdom. The less we say, the less we can get trapped with our own words. The more we talk the more ammunition we often give others. Sometimes we must bridle our tongue and swallow our pride. And it’s always best to pray, reflect and surrender before we speak.
“Father, help me to walk in wisdom. Let my words be few. Help me to bridle my tongue.”
For His Glory
Linda Reyes Shepherd
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