Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-24 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
Observation: I found it interesting that immediately following the admonition to "guard your heart" is the admonition to "put away perversity from your mouth" and "keep corrupt talk far from your lips". I have always told my kids that what is in their heart will eventually come out of their mouths.
Application: I have never had a crude mouth but I do believe I can be quite critical of others and may share things that have been told to me in trust. I not only think this affects my own heart but that of others. I hurt other's hearts when I criticize them or betray their trust in me. I also am showing the ugliness in my own heart. I need to be very careful of what comes out of my mouth!
Prayer: Dear Lord,
Thank you for forgiving me when I say things before I think them through first. I pray that you will give me discretion when others put their trust in me. May I be worthy of their trust. I also pray you would help me to be kind and encouraging with my words to others. I want to guard my heart and the hearts of others that I influence.
Amen
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