I'm going to sing about your promises; every single word of instruction you've given is 100% on target.
JAMES 3:10 (MSG)
Curses and blessings out of the same mouth! My friends, this can’t go on...
THE ESSENCE
It's great when we use our voices to share God's promises. But our voices fail us when they're used to tear people down.
DAILY FODDER
If Christ lives in us through the Holy Spirit, how is it that the words that flow from us are anything but uplifting and right? How does this happen in your life?
PRAYER
Gracious God, you deserve to be honored through each and every word that flows from my mouth. I admit, though, that I don't always tap into the filters you provide. Hurtful and dehumanizing words slip out. Keep me aware so that I notice when this happens and I can, then, allow you to fix things. I want to be a person of rich, meaningful, and God-honoring words. I want all my words to be an asset to all your people. 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.
