HOLD IT!
Sometimes we are so, so tempted to say what is on our mind, but oh how those times can flare up the dreaded "foot in mouth" disease. Apostle James tells us that it can stir up a great fire.
James 3:5-6 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
It is so strong and honorable when you humbly back away to avoid strife. How often does it help when you just lay it all out there on the line? This is where needless relational forest fires are fueled and where everyone ends up the loser. Consider these proverbs…
Prov 20:3 It is to a man's honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.Proverbs 29:11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. (KJV)
The wisdom of God is calling you to a life of honor. This is the life of turning away from the snare of quarreling and strife. I declare that the wisdom of God is yours today and it will empower you by the grace and love of God to HOLD IT!
Remember, it's God who will ultimately settle the score. (Heb 10:30) May the grace of God be upon you to operate in true wisdom today! Because God is in love with you, you don’t need to be right or get your way! No matter what, God has your best in store for you, you simply need to trust him! Don’t ever forget that God has the final say! When you trust him, allowing him to fight for you, you can be assured that your best is yet to come! In this particular and most important area, choose to trust God today! Yes, you can do it… You can…