The power of the tongue, over life and death.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue.

Proverbs 18:21

Let's reflect a little on this passage.

In Matthew 26:73 it tells us that it is by the way of speaking that a righteous man is recognized.

What have we done about this?

Have we been policing ourselves to use kind words?

Or do we say everything that comes to mind, hurting others or not?

If we are children of God, we must control our tongue and know when to speak and when to be silent.

Often a bad word has the power to destroy someone else's day or even worse.

A word of love and wisdom has the power to lift someone up, so why not do it?

Let us have wisdom to use our words well.

Give us, Lord, wisdom to know when it is time to speak and when it is time to remain silent.

Don't let us fall into the temptation of saying everything we think and being rude to others.

Teach us to speak with love and respect.

May we, through our words, brighten someone's day, and may we, through your words, bring life to those who no longer have vigor.