LISTEN TO THE SPIRIT BEFORE WE SPEAK

God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason. " The ability to listen is an essential life skill. But we hardly ever listen to ourselves. Sometimes we should record ourselves speaking just to play it back to hear exactly how we sound to others. Whenever we speak out of fear, anger, ignorance, or pride, even if what we say is true, those who are listening will hear more than our words. So pray before we speak because when we are in our feelings, we can and offend others.

 James 1:19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.

Father, tame our tongues and help us practice what we have learned "the tongue is powerful; it can; take life or death," so let us speak life through wisdom, not anger or strife. Lord, help us think before we speak, so we can respond in Spirit, not the flesh. Father, let the words of our mouths be accessible to You so we do not offend others. Lord, let our tongues speak the truth no matter what, so we bring honor to You. Father, let us not be backbiters or those that cause confusion and steer clear from those who practice these sins. Father, thank You for the knowledge of how to be still and wait on You, with the right attitude and Your strength to tame our tongues, in Jesus' name Amen.