"Watch your words diligently. Words have such great power to bless or to wound. When you speak carelessly or negatively, you damage others as well as yourself. This ability to verbalize is an awesome privilege, granted only to those I created in My image. You need help in wielding this mighty power responsibly....Ask my Spirit to help you whenever you speak."
~ Jesus Calling, 365 Day Devotional
~ Jesus Calling, 365 Day Devotional
This is part of the devotional I read the other morning. Needless to say, it hit home.
How much more peace we would be responsible in creating if we'd just learn to think first, then speak.
All of us. I'm including myself in on this!
Before we start telling others our opinions, thoughts, beliefs...stop. Think. Will these words hurt? Are they really necessary? Would I want them said to me? Is it my place?
It takes a strong person to learn the art of keeping quiet.
I, for one, will be working on this lost art.
How much more peace we would be responsible in creating if we'd just learn to think first, then speak.
All of us. I'm including myself in on this!
Before we start telling others our opinions, thoughts, beliefs...stop. Think. Will these words hurt? Are they really necessary? Would I want them said to me? Is it my place?
It takes a strong person to learn the art of keeping quiet.
I, for one, will be working on this lost art.
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