Wednesday, June 29, 2011
THE TONGUE OF THE WISE
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 (NIV)
Words can be used as a weapon. We've all either been ‘cut’ by the words of others or we've used words to put someone ‘in their place.’ The truth is when we use words recklessly or in a way that cuts others, we are not being wise. Bible tells us that the tongue of the wise brings life and healing to others.
See, it’s easy to outline all the wrong things the other person has done against you and justify why you said what you said to him or her. But remember that while we were yet sinners, Christ loved and died for us. He didn’t wait for us to be perfect before extending to us His arm of mercy and forgiveness. No matter what has been done or said against you, you have no justification as a child of God to use idle words.
Today, look for ways to be wise. Find something nice to say about someone or share an encouraging word. You never know how you can bring healing to a person's heart by sharing a kind, gracious word. Words are like seeds. When you plant words of life and blessing into others, you're sure to reap a harvest of blessing in your own life in return.
Confession
I use my words today to bring life, healing, hope and encouragement into the lives of all the people I will have an encounter with. I speak life and I speak progress. I declare that no idle or reckless word will come out of my mouth today. I walk in the perfect love of God today!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, today I choose to be wise. I submit my tongue to You and choose to use it for good and not for evil. Show me ways to be a blessing to others. Help me to find creative ways to encourage the people You have placed in my life in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Reference: Psalm 57:4; Psalm 59:7; Psalm 64:3
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