Silence is golden; duct tape is silver.

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"Guard my mouth, O Eternal One; control what I say. Keep careful watch on every word I speak." (Psalm 141:3, The Voice)

In yesterday's post, I talked about God's shielding our heads as a helmet to help us make good decisions in times of crisis. Because I invite comments, a couple of people mentioned that the helmet should come with a mouthpiece to control our words. I had to chuckle when I moved on to Psalm 141 this morning and found the words in verse 3.

Words cannot be "un-said." Apologies can be offered. Clarifications can be attempted. Thankfully, grace and forgiveness can be granted. But, wounds heal slowly and rebuilding violated trust is really, really hard work.

If our words were more thoughtful and prayerful, they might be less hurtful.

Question: What situations present the most difficulty for you to control your words? How will you pray in those times?

Leave a comment below. I'd love to hear your perspective.

Choose Your Words

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"I have purposed that my mouth shall not transgress." (Psalm 17:3)

There it is again: the reality that life is about decisions. 

"I just tell it like it is ... I call it the way I see it ... I just say what's on my mind"

Let me translate that: "I refuse to exercise good judgment when I speak (or post) ... I value my right to speak more than I value my responsibility to speak the right things."

If we were to run our words through THAT filter, I suspect we might choose different words sometimes.

Question: How will you decide today that you will not sin with your words?

Leave a comment below.  I'd love to hear your perspective.