Has got me in trouble... is the line of a John Mayer song but currently the theme of my life well in the last couple of days, weeks, possibly more than that wait how long have I been alive..minus the silent non-talking baby year...about 25 years of my stupid mouth.
I have recently been confronted on the tactlessness in which I use my verbal language to converse with other. Okay so I admit it I'm not very tacful. Usually I'm just joking around but I can understand that this can sometimes go overboard and might even offend others. I have done so. I'm working on this obvious sin in my life and learning through correction that I must assess my words before they leave my lips. So I found some very specfic verses talking about the tongue... which all of you know is connected to the heart... what you verbalize aloud is the heart's outpour and picture of your soul. Lately I'm not proud to say it but my soul has been dirtier than it's normal mud color...in fact it's probably gotten thicker and set a little in some places... so rather than dry out with this problem I am asking for yall to pray for me and please immediately if I offend you or say something inappropriate kick, pinch, or dump water on me... whatever. I'm pretty open to getting rid of this horrible sin I was once so comfortable with.
Those verses I promised you:
James 3:8-9 But no human being can tame the tongue, it is a restless evil, full of deadly poision. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse the people who are made in the likeness of God.
Wow huh.. well in reading this I realized how hurtful words can truly be. I've actually probably assisted in killing people with my words. When I was told about my tactlessness, I was slightly defensive but after hearing the reason and possible repercussions this could have on someone else's soul, I cried. How could I use my mouth to do what James aptly says.. to bless the Father and curse his creation. Having thought myself to be one who encourages...I know realize I'm far from that blessed gift and learning to have a salty palate. My apologies to those I've offended in the past. I'm watching what I say and praying for the words I have to from now on always be encouraging. Though I know I will slip up and my tongue will probably get me introuble some more, I am now actively making my mouth one that can honestly Praise my Lord on High and Say sweet words to those who serve him( and those who don't.)
3 comments:
Thanks for being so transparent. We all have areas Jesus wants to clean up. It hurts to see that our dirtiness gets on others and hurts them, but Jesus is ready and willing to help us get rid of it. I'll be praying for you!
word to elisabeth...
i think... scratch that. i KNOW we all have the smae problem, if not in the same area... but i think a lot of us aren't as willing to see the problem and attempt to correct it.
i must say, i've been praying for your mouth! and i hope you've been praying for mine too!
It truly stings when we sin, and realize that the mouth can be used for evil. We can never take the words back, and an apology really does not take away the guilt. May Jesus strengthen you and me in this area to have our speech seasoned as salt sis.
Thanks for the post!
Gabe
Post a Comment