May 2, 2011

Yesterday was Sunday School and Church with a potluck and after a nap at home a pot luck at the Senior Center, to much eating in one day.  Rather a lazy day.  There is snow on the ground and when we took county line to church there were red stacks at the side of the road and in the middle a hole, we came home a different road,  just didn't want to fall through.

VERSE:
  If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a
tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is
worthless.
   -- James 1:26
  

THOUGHT:
  "It's no big deal!" That's the whine of a believer rationalizing
vulgar, inappropriate, or hurtful speech. However, a friend
confessed to me a long time ago, "Our moral plunge in the office
began when we let our language slip. It didn't seem like that big a
deal at the time, but what it led to was disastrous." Religion that
is not reflected in everyday speech is empty and hollow. So let's
use our speech to bless and encourage, not to curse, slander, or
gossip.

PRAYER:
  Holy and incomparable God, please forgive me for not using my
speech redemptively. Forgive me for the times I've used my words to
wound another or in ways that dishonor you and your holy claim on
my life. Use my words today, and every day, to bless, encourage,
and comfort so others may know your grace through me. In Jesus'
name I pray. Amen.