Guard my Thoughts and Direct my Speech
(KJV) Prov 15:1 A soft answer turneth away wrath:
but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright:
but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
(NIV) Prov 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
This morning I have read assorted scriptures, which is somewhat unusual for me. Normally, I read and reread a specific scripture. I look at the scriptures before and after, trying to put the reading into context.
I settled on today’s scripture, and I immediately thought of my own speech. While I am not prone to anger, I do sometimes speak without thinking which is never a good thing.
But as I have grown older, I have seen the benefit of keeping my thoughts to myself. Doing so is easier than cleaning up the mess that occurs when I speak before thinking.
Today as I prepare for another week that is busier than it should be for two retired people, I pray that God will direct my thoughts and guide my responses. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable to God and uplifting to His people.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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