A BIG MOUTH

“The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly,” Proverbs 15:2 (ESV). Sometimes I feel like an observer as I listen to myself speak. At times, words overloaded with emotion and selfishness tumble out, yet at other times, I hear God clearly talking to me or others. Our Creator placed a powerful instrument on the front of our faces. The mouth can be a massive fountain of blessing and encouragement or a giant, spirit-crushing hammer. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits,” Proverbs 18:21 (ESV). Considering it wields such enormous power, I must be circumspect how I use my mouth! “A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger,” Proverbs 15:1 NKJV Blessed Father, help me speak only life, never death. Purify my heart and mind, so only truth-empowered love exits my lips. Holy Spirit, govern me, guide me, and use me.