Speech

In our study this week in James 3, it clearly shows how truly powerful our speech is, especially with the tongue's potential for destruction through false teaching or in spreading like a fire.  We often don't think about the magnitude of the evil which can result from the words we say; yet all of us are guilty of stumbling in this area.  What comes out of our mouth is a reflection of what's in our heart, and it is important that our speech reflect our new nature in Christ.   As James indicates, it could bring "disorder and every evil practice" when using worldly wisdom, or it could result in righteous fruit if we exercise godly wisdom in this area.

With my tongue, I can praise God; and I can offer up prayers for others.   Today, I would offer up prayers for those suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti; and I especially pray for the relief efforts there.  I pray for wisdom for the leaders and for the effective use of the aid sent there.  I also offer prayer for the safe travels and blessings for my family on their MLK holiday weekend trip.  I also praise God for my friendship and the time of fellowship and sharing with my friend who stayed with me.  I pray for her safe return back to school and for God's strength and guidance as school starts again.  And I do have a praise that it looks like my mom's health has gotten better now that we've gotten rid of the mold after remolding the room with the water damage.  I hope that was it.