Don’t shoot off your mouth, or speak before you think.
Don’t be too quick to tell God what you think he wants to hear.
God’s in charge, not you—the less you speak, the better.
MATTHEW 7:1 (MSG)
Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults—unless, of course, you want the same treatment. That critical spirit has a way of boomeranging.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
When it comes to relating to others, whether divine or human, there is value in keeping your mouth shut.
DAILY FODDER
Why do we end up putting our feet into our mouths so often? How are you training yourself to say less?
PRAYER
Great God, it's clear that you will have the final word. But that doesn't stop me from shooting my mouth off and saying things which don't really add value to those around me. It's an ego thing. So, I would ask that you'd give me wisdom to speak up at the right times but only at those times. And train me in how to manage my words. I'm going to develop Spirit-charged speaking habits which reflect the love of Christ. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
We hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil.
Amen!
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil.
Amen!
