The tongue can no man tame. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. James 3:8 (KJV)
Even though the tongue is a small part of the human body, it can do a lot of damage when used improperly.
Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Our words can affect us and others in a positive or negative way. The tongue can be used to hurt or destroy or to build up and heal.
The words we speak can have a powerful impact on others.
Are we speaking negative or positive? Blessings or cursing? Good or evil? Gossip or The Gospel? Hope or Defeat? Encouragement or discouragement?
Only God can tame our tongues. We can’t tame our own tongues. God gave us two ears and one mouth.
“To listen more and speak less.”
We should not only listen to respond but listen to understand with empathy and compassion.
The words we speak do not only affect us but others as well.
Start speaking “All Is Well,”
no matter what it looks like! Speak positive in a negative situation. God does the impossible when we trust and have faith in Him.
~The Power Of The Tongue~
Speak peace in the midst of trouble. Speak love in the midst of hate. Speak kindness in the midst of rudeness.
The words we speak can either help us or hinder us.
We should speak the truth in love and not in a harsh way! Jesus spoke the truth with authority in love.
Proverbs 15:1
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Speak positive words (The Word of God) in a negative situation!
1) I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
( Philippians 4:13)
2) Nothing is impossible with God.
(Matthew 19:26)
3) No Weapon Formed Against You Shall Prosper. (Isaiah 54:17)
4) We Walk By Faith and not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7)
5)Nay, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. ( Romans 8:37)
Thank God for His Word and Holy Spirit, who helps us. We are not perfect. Therefore, we need His help daily.
There are consequences from the words we speak.
Jesus says in Matthew 12:36
“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”
Only God can tame our tongue
Lord, help us. We all need you to tame our tongues so that we be mindful of what comes out of our mouths.
Help us to think before we talk and not to be busybodies in everyone else’s business talking to much spreading negativity and sowing discord.
Prayer: Lord, we thank you for your grace and mercy. Search our hearts and remove anything that’s not like you. Forgive us for our sins known and unknown. Tame our tongues, and we repent for everything we have done and said that was an offense against you, Lord, and our sisters and brothers. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Be Encouraged!!
(LaTina DeLoach, is a devoted wife and mother who shares these words in hopes of uplifting those who read what God writes through her.)