My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life God desires. James 1:19-20
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26
I have had these memory verses for a long time yet they are constantly being put to the test. I want so much to open my mouth only in wisdom and allow loving instruction to be on my tongue as I spread the fragrance of God's love an grace throughout my home and my relationships. This a constant struggle because my selfishness and my desires to please God are always at war with each other.
I am joining this month with Courtney at Women Living Well to fight this battle with the Gentleness Challenge. My first order of buisness is to post Proverbs all over our house. Using my words wisely is not possible without the Word of God being firmly planted in my heart and to do that I am going to post it all over the walls of our house so there are constant reminders of His wisdom.
Lord, You are the author and perfecter of my faith and I pray that You use this earthly challenge to produce Your lifelong eternal purposes. You are the only one who can give me strength and I know You care deeply that I use my words wisely. May I turn to You alone in the struggles that threaten to overwhelm my life. You are the One that I want to lead my and guide me through this life. Amen.
Aaaah, wonderful tip...to place Proverbs all over your home. Yes, we should constantly surround ourselves with God's word...to immerse ourselves in his Love. I think I am going to try this over the next couple of weeks. Thanks for the suggestion!
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