We all know about the cursing tongue, the gossiping tongue, the slandering tongue, and the lying tongue. But did you know that when our tongues are judgmental, rude, cynical, belittling, or meddling they can make a negative impact, and probably get us into some trouble, too. James 3:8 says, No man can tame the tongue. Although, I am not able to tame my tongue on my own. My prayer is that with the help of the Holy Spirit and His direction we can put in our hearts many of God’s word and live them out in our lives daily. ”To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to tear, And a time to sew; A time to keep silence, And a time to speak”. Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God”. May God have mercy on us and help us to use our tongue to honor and glorify Him, and to use it positively. Deborah Smith Pegues author of 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue recommends a “tongue fast.” She suggests that we begin to practice listening, to be slow to speak, and most importantly to engage our brains before we use our tongues.
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Amen Psalm 19:14
Ecclesiastes 3:1,7 1 Corinthians 10:31 New King James Version (NKJV)