What a way to start my day! I opened my Bible yesterday and read Psalm 39:1 – I will take heed to my ways that I sin not with my tongue. It was convicting! I grabbed my journal and wrote, “If only I could learn this!” I’ve found that as people age, it gets easier to say whatever comes to mind…not always a good choice! Gulp, I’m talking about myself! I have regretted too often saying what I was thinking!
- be like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Proverbs 25:11
- be words spoken in due season. Isaiah 50:4
- be a well of life. Proverbs 10;11
- be health to those that hear them. Proverbs 12:18
- would make others glad. Proverbs 12:25
The psalmist had the right idea – we must think about what we’re going to say before it comes through our lips. If we stop and think first, we’d be far less likely to sin with our words. A good guideline for what to say is:
- Is it true?
- Is it kind?
- Is it necessary?
If it can’t pass all three questions, I shouldn’t say it! Period!
“Lord, make me take heed to my ways. Help me to listen to myself think before I speak and then refrain from saying anything that would cause my tongue to sin! And thank you for starting my day off by getting this right…again!”
With love,
RefreshHer 
Thank you for a very convicting blog this morning. I prayed your prayer for myself. My tongue can be very ugly at times. But with God's help I will think before I speak. Thank you again. Love you
LikeLike
You, Linda? Hmm, that makes me feel not so bad, 'cause you're the sweetest of the sweet!
LikeLike
Thank you so much for your post today! How much I needed to read it. Thank you so much for allowing God to use your writing in my life.
LikeLike