I told myself, “I'll be careful
not to sin by what I say,
and I'll muzzle my mouth
when evil people are near.”
JAMES 3:10 (MSG)
Curses and blessings out of the same mouth! My friends, this can’t go on...
THE ESSENCE
Followers of Jesus understand how to regulate their words.
DAILY FODDER
Why would the psalmist think it's important to "muzzle" his mouth in the presence of evil people? Wouldn't they be the people you should blast away with your words?
PRAYER
I'm grateful, God, that you sent Christ Jesus into the world as the living Word. Forgive my reckless words spoken apart from him and his agenda. Grant me wisdom so that my words are all well chosen and consistent with your ways. I want EVERYTHING I say to point with integrity to the living Word who calls us all into being. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
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.
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 will 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 will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
