A Life Worthy

Tag: talking

  • One-a-Day Wednesday, 8/13/14

    number 1If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight reign on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless (James 1:26).

     

    What, is James saying I talk too much?

    Probably, yeah.

    It’s frightening to stop and consider how quickly one thoughtless, angry, gossipy, selfish, sinful word can undo the good you’ve accomplished.  It rolls of the tongue so easily, and causes so much damage.

    Challenge for Wednesday: Control your words.  Don’t let what you say undo what you do.

    I know it’s not easy, Beloved—that’s why it’s a Challenge, not a Fluffy Rah Rah.

    Have a quiet Wednesday.

  • One-a-Day Wednesday 4/9/14

    number 1When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise (Proverbs 10:19).

    I talk too much.  That revelation comes as no surprise to those of you who know me.  I find that this Scripture could easily be my life verse, and probably many of yours as well.  We have all experienced that moment of wishing we could “unsay” that ill-timed, unkind, ungodly word.

    But we can’t.

    So I’m going to take God’s advice today, and hold my tongue.  Obviously, that will make it difficult to type without getting the keys all wet, so I’ll make my typed words few, as well.

    See, now there’s an image you didn’t need.  I just proved my own point.

    Enjoy the quiet today, Beloved.