June 22 – Proverbs 10:19
Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. Probably not one of the most important verses about the tongue, but I stuck it in here because it’s been so (painfully) true in my life. So I’ve just tried to not say anything — me, trying to tame my tongue. But it’s worked better, if I can remember to, to ask God to take control, to show me when to speak and what to say. And to be... Read More
June 21 – On Taming the Tongue
On Taming the Tongue Today is a Mama-aside. Sometimes it does seem like deliberately choosing what I say can help to SHAPE my attitude, especially if that’s my goal. Not to hide what’s in my heart, but to help FORM what’s in my heart. Just like God created everything through what He said, I think we create that way, too, in a more limited way. How is your day, husband, job, health? What attitude about any one of those you choose... Read More
June 20 – James 3:8
James 3:8 but the human tongue can be tamed by no man. So true! How many times have you said something you wished you hadn’t, resolved to never do it again, only to find yourself right back there in a (surprisingly!) short time? Maybe because we’re focusing on the wrong thing — the tongue and not the heart. If I don’t want to SAY those things anymore, I need to not think them or have them in my heart, which is going to mean... Read More
June 19 – Matthew 12:34-35
Matthew 12:34-35 For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. Aaaaah! THAT’S why what we say is so important! It’s only REVEALING what’s in our hearts. If the bad thoughts and attitudes are in there, try as we can to hide them, they WILL come out. If our hearts are full of good,... Read More
June 18 – James 3:2
James 3:2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. God says a LOT about what we say — about tongue, mouth, lips, speech, talk, words. We’ll only touch a few, but why is just what we SAY so important to Him? Because, somehow, what we say determines all the rest. God used the examples of the tongue being like the bit in a horse’s mouth... Read More
June 17 – Proverbs 8: 32-36
Proverbs 8: 32-36 Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death. Watching daily at wisdom’s doors. God knows how much we need DAILY bread.... Read More
June 16 – Proverbs 8:22-31
Proverbs 8:22-31 The Lord brought me forth as the first of His works, before His deeds of old; I was appointed from eternity, from the beginning, before the world began. When there were no oceans, I was given birth, when there were no springs abounding with water; before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was given birth, before He made the earth or its fields or any of the dust of the world. I was there when He set the heavens... Read More
June 15 – Proverbs 8:17-21
JProverbs 8:17-21 I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full. When she (wisdom) says she “loves,” I think that means she blesses. And we “love”... Read More
June 14 – Proverbs 8: 14-16
Proverbs 8: 14-16 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have understanding and power. By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just; by me princes govern, and all nobles who rule on earth. Using these verses and James 1:5-8, we can pray for our leaders. Pray that they would ask for wisdom from the Lord, believing they will receive it. Wisdom that includes God’s understanding, that includes sound judgment. And, Father, I pray that... Read More
June 13 – Proverbs 8:13
Proverbs 8:13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. I’ve been keeping a list of the things I’ve found that God loves, delights in, or that please Him. Now here are things that He hates. Humility (the opposite of pride and arrogance) seems to be really, really important to Him, doesn’t it? And that humility can be so painful to our Self-ness. But it opens us up to God... Read More
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