I am just going to jump head first into these scriptures so yep, read away my friends, read away:
Proverbs 10:20-21 (New International Version)
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of judgment.
Proverbs 11:11-12 (New International Version)
11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,
but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
12 A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor,
but a man of understanding holds his tongue.
Proverbs 12:18-19 (New International Version)
18 Reckless words pierce like a sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Proverbs 15:4 (New International Version)
4 The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life,
but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Psalm 39:1 (New International Version)
For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David.
1 I said, "I will watch my ways
and keep my tongue from sin;
I will put a muzzle on my mouth
as long as the wicked are in my presence."
In reading over these verses it is so clear to me that the tongue is such a powerful... lets say instrument.
For awhile now God has been ruling me with the thoughts and ideas of allowing him complete control of my tongue. I have found myself at times saying crude things, hurtful, and crippling things. Sometimes i may say something to others but most of the time it is usually in the company of just myself.
God has been laying it on my heart to control my tongue because it brings life... or death, Silver... or rubbish, Healing... or poison, Love... or hate, LIFE... OR DEATH. These words are a constant reminder for me, so i looked up some verses to not only help me write this blog, but also to remind me of the power of what God has blessed me with.
Our tongue's can be used for good or bad, we have the option of choosing God... or the devil, Others... or ourselves. Our Tongue can build up walls and bring healing, or crumble nations and bring death and decay. I don't think i am going over the line here by giving such drastic examples. God is showing me the power of something he has created.
By God showing me this power that he has allowed me. I desire to watch what i say, especially in the company of others. I don't want to be a person who brings others down for a laugh. I want people to leave my presence with a sweet taste in their mouth. I want people to feel encouraged when they are around me. I want to bring life, silver, healing, Love. I want to bring peace and joy. I want God to help me control my tongue, forgo crude jokes, skip the laughs and live love.
Help pray for me as God takes back his tongue, and as i bring life to others. Oh and by the way... you have the same choice.
