Your Words

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,
    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. Proverbs 15:1-2 NIV Bible Gateway

Your words can build up or tear down. You can choose to be kind or you can choose to be like a stubborn old mule and wreak havoc with your mouth saying ugly mean hurtful things then never asking for forgiveness. 

It is your choice. Choose to use the mouth God gave you to build others up or choose to use it to belittle, tear down, argue, insult and so forth. Even if another person hurts you with their words you don’t have to turn around and do the same thing. 

Use your mouth for kindness and pray for people who may have been hurt and are therefore hurting others. Be the bigger person and show love. 

PRAYER: Father help me to think before speaking and pause before saying anything. In Jesus’ name. Amen.