Watch my lips

I've shared with others before that it isn't often what I say but how I say it that is the issue. Sometimes, the way I say things can come across as harsh or insensitive, and I don't mean it to at all; it's just the inflection and tone of my voice causes it to seem that way.

There are other times, however, that what I say really isn't a very nice thing to say. I am not saying that boastfully, just being completely transparent. There are times that I shouldn't say anything at all but I say the wrong thing anyway. There are those times when I should say anything at all, yet, I keep my mouth shut.

Today's word is Psalm 141:3, NIV, which reads, "Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips."

I want the LORD to guide and guard what I do. I want my words to be encouraging and uplifting, not discouraging and degrading. However, as I just mentioned, oftentimes, I allow me to control everything and I don't do a very good job. My prayer is much like the psalmist's; I want GOD to guard what I say. Why? Because what I say may be the only testimony I ever get to share.

Words are powerful - they can lift up; they can tear down. Words can encourage or discourage. Words can grow us or slow us. I want what I say to be beneficial and pleasing to my LORD. LORD, guard my mouth and watch my lips.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T