"Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one's life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell." -James 3:5-6 (NIV)
It is easy to talk. Our words may be small. They may even slip from our tongue without much thought. A conversation starts, it takes a few turns, and before you know it you're talking about someone or joining in gossip without a second thought. However, we must beware that even the smallest words can have a big impact!
We are warned in the book of James (3:5-6) that our tongue can cause damage. Just like a single spark can ignite a forest fire, a few simple words from our tongue can trigger a lifetime of hurt. When we are tempted to say unkind words, we should stop, think, and pray before we speak.
We shouldn't be satisfied with just controlling our tongue, though. As we work to control our tongue, we should also work to change our hearts. When we focus on God and spreading His love, our hearts will be filled with His love, leaving little room for unkind thoughts and words and making it easier to control our tongues!
Don't let a spark from your tongue ignite a fire that causes hurt. Focus on God, fill your heart with His love, and control your tongue!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for always loving me more than I deserve. Help me to choose my words wisely. Please fill my heart with Your love so that I can spread that love to others with only kind words coming from my heart and tongue! In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
We are warned in the book of James (3:5-6) that our tongue can cause damage. Just like a single spark can ignite a forest fire, a few simple words from our tongue can trigger a lifetime of hurt. When we are tempted to say unkind words, we should stop, think, and pray before we speak.
We shouldn't be satisfied with just controlling our tongue, though. As we work to control our tongue, we should also work to change our hearts. When we focus on God and spreading His love, our hearts will be filled with His love, leaving little room for unkind thoughts and words and making it easier to control our tongues!
Don't let a spark from your tongue ignite a fire that causes hurt. Focus on God, fill your heart with His love, and control your tongue!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for always loving me more than I deserve. Help me to choose my words wisely. Please fill my heart with Your love so that I can spread that love to others with only kind words coming from my heart and tongue! In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
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