Holy God, Holy Mighty,
Holy Immortal One have mercy upon me.
Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy
Immortal One have mercy upon me. Holy
God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal One
grant me Your peace. Amen.
Read James 3: 3-5
Taming the
tongue. Our words can be a soothing balm upon another’s soul or
they can become harsh wounds that injure others. The choice is ours. Think before you speak. Ask God to live in you this day and help you
to listen to what you are going to say before you say it.
Today on CBC
Radio with Jian Ghomeshi was a great
illustration of guarding our tongues and listening. Jian was interviewing a celebrity on
Wednesday. Listeners wrote in between yesterday and today and stated that Jian
spoke to her in a flippant manner. Jian
had no idea that he spoke to the celebrity with anything but compassion in his
mind. Yet the listeners heard something different. Jian had no idea what the listeners heard in his
voice but by the number of letters to him, the listeners did hear something. And then called him on his tone of
voice. Wow.
This is a great
example not only of James’ advice but
also something preachers must focus
upon. Listening to the tone of their
voice while preaching sermons. It is so
important for each Minister to practice
preaching their sermons outloud
before Sunday worship. Frequently what is written sounds okay until
the preacher speaks the words out loud.
Today how will we listen to our words? Ask God to
live in you this day and help you to listen to what you are going to say before
you say it.
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