Watch Your Words

When I go to a ballgame I am usually quiet and very observant of other fans. I cheer respectfully. After I know we are winning, I can be very obnoxious depending on how the other fans have acted. Over the years I have been convicted of this and I talk, in my head, to God much of the game, if it is stressful. Constantly asking Him for his help with my thoughts, my words and the look on my face! You know sometimes we think we are good by staying quiet but my face says it all. I am not proud of this and still have to work on it.

Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Our words have power to build up or tear down or to bless or curse. If we keep reading that verse we realize that we will reap the consequences of what we say. Even though the tongue is so small it is compared to a sword. Proverbs 12: 18, "There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health." I love this verse because I have been trying to speak life into different areas of my life.

Tony Dungy said, "Today we are a divided country, and Satan is laughing at us because that is exactly what he wants. Dysfunction, mistrust and hatred help his kingdom flourish. We are fighting against Satan and his kingdom of spiritual darkness." As we move on, during these stressful times, let's remember Proverbs 16: 24, "Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." Help us to let the world know, by our words, that we belong to You, God! Help us to let the world know, by our actions, that we belong to You!