As I sit and have my cup of coffee with Jesus I was thinking of the POWER OF THE SPOKEN WORD. Being given the gift of speech we have the power to lift people up or destroy them. I read a quote from Zeno, a philosopher, “better to trip with the feet than with the tongue.” It goes on and says you can always get up after you fall but remember what you have said can never be unsaid especially if it’s cruel or hurtful.
When we follow Jesus, we must learn to control what we say. Sometimes in anger and frustration, we say things we don’t mean. From the same mouth, we can praise our God one moment and yet tear down another human being in another. It says in James 1:19, ”Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.”
Today let us strive to be followers of Jesus, careful what we say so that we can build up HIS kingdom! Have a blessed day!