“WATCH YOUR WORDS DILIGENTLY. Words have such great power to bless or to wound. When you speak carelessly or negatively, you damage others as well as yourself. This ability to verbalize is an awesome privilege, granted only to those GOD created in HIS image. You need help in wielding this mighty power responsibly. Though the world applauds quick-witted retorts, GOD’S instructions about communication are quite different: Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. Ask GOD”S Holy Spirit to help you whenever you speak. GOD has trained you to pray—“Help me, Holy Spirit”—before answering the phone, and you have seen the benefits of this discipline. Simply apply the same discipline to communicating with people around you. If they are silent, pray before speaking to them. If they are talking, pray before responding. These are split-second prayers, but they put you in touch with GOD’S Presence. In this way, your speaking comes under the control of GOD’S Holy Spirit. As positive speech patterns replace your negative ones, the increase in your Joy will amaze you.”
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. PROVERBS 12 : 18
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. JAMES 1 : 19
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. EPHESIANS 4 : 29
Personal Note: It was losing control of my tongue in 11′ that sent me to a low point in life. That event and the consequences of it are what lead me to daily prayer / Bible study to learn how to control my tongue and that increased control to this day has been one of the greatest day-to-day, tangible benefits of my growth in Christ.
Prayer: Holy Spirit control my tongue today. Help me to speak only words that are helpful and build others up. Forgive me for the times I’ve spoken careless and negative words. In Jesus’ name. Amen
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