God Today Devotions  October 1, 2002 Whoever
guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles. We are all human and sometimes things happen that make us angry. Unfortunately we cannot always control what happens, but we can control our own emotions and what we allow to come forth out of our mouths. Emotions are wonderful and they certainly help us to enjoy life to the fullest, but if left uncontrolled they can cause us, as well as those close to us, a great deal of turmoil. It can cause us to say things out of anger that we don't necessarily mean. We have heard it said, “Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” Well fact is, those words do hurt and the pain they inflict can run deep and last a lifetime. Our bones heal, but words are recorded in our minds and are continually played over and over. Once we allow ourselves to react negatively to a situation, or say something out of anger, it can’t be taken back. Sure our anger passes, but what they leave behind, often does not. Prayer Help
me to control my emotions and my mouth. Give me wisdom to express peace
and love, compassion, and patience with all. Let the words declare your
righteousness and speak praise to your name. Forgive me for the times I
have hurt others with uncontrolled words and anger. Amen. To subscribe to the
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