Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul
from troubles.
Proverbs 21:23
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 as easily as it came out. . 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.
