My
dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to
speak and slow to become angry.
James
1:19
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International Version
THOUGHTS ABOUT
TODAY'S VERSE...
Have
a brake on your tongue, hit the throttle on your ears. Let your angry email sit
three days before responding and make sure you read it and edit it before you
send it. Keep you mouth shut and your ears open. They all say the same thing.
Now if we would just do it, wouldn't the Christian community be so much more
blessed!
MY PRAYER...
Mighty
and Holy God, you are incredible. Beyond my comprehending. How you put up with
all the drivel, senseless, and hurtful speech that I and your other children
spew out is beyond my understanding. I ask that you release the Holy Spirit to
convict my heart and guard my lips from any form of hurtful speech. I want my
voice to be as much yours as my heart is. This I pray through Jesus. Amen.
Safety in Numbers
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Where
there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is
victory”
(Proverbs
11:14, NASB)
TODAY’S WORD
Are
you facing an important decision today? God wants to give you the answer. He
wants to direct your steps. Many times, He will speak to us through the people
He has placed in our lives. That’s why the Bible says that safety is found in a
multitude of advisors.
God
designed us to live in families, communities and congregations. We need to be
open to receiving input from the people who are close to us. That doesn’t mean
you have to follow everything everyone tells you, but if you’re in a particular
situation or relationship, and all the people around you are giving you the
same word of caution, it might be God trying to get a message to you. Take that
advice and bring it before the Lord in prayer. Ask Him to confirm His perfect
plan to your heart. Remember, wisdom comes from God and wise counsel will
always be in agreement with God’s Word. He will always confirm the answer when
you ask Him.
Whatever
you are facing today, be open to receiving wise counsel. As you do, you will be
blessed and protected and walk in confidence down the path the Lord has
prepared for you!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly
Father, thank You for the people You have placed in my life as wise counsel.
Help me understand Your truth so that I can make godly choices. Keep me close
to You always and lead me in the way everlasting in Jesus’ name. Amen.
—
Joel & Victoria Osteen
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