Careful, Words Are Strong

The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;

    they go down to the inmost parts.

Words are strong.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

How easy it can be for me to speak without, first, thinking or praying.

It takes no effort at all.

I just let it spout off and out like a running faucet.

A lot of times it's like less like a faucet and more like a raging river, equipped to offend and to  hurt the ears and souls that receive or retrieve the message.

A gossip betrays a confidence;

    so avoid anyone who talks too much.

May I speak words of life and meaning and substance.

May my words point to you. And may I walk in awareness and reverence to your presence when I speak.

Many claim to have unfailing love,

    but a faithful person who can find?

May I stop boasting, attempting to self-promote, or looking for people to assert me in who I should be in you, Christ.

May I listen first, then speak and act. May I speak with intent and God-purpose. May I speak truth.

Grace