Let My Words Be Few

I have had a habit lately of being super sassy, no filter. I don't mean to be that way. I have been praying about my words and that they would speak life. I am failing miserably everyday. I know I need to be mindful of how powerful words are, both positively and negatively. Even if I disagree with something someone is doing, unless it directly effects me or my family, I need to let it go. Right then and there. Not say what's on my mind and feel tremendous guilt afterwards. It's like that scene from "You've Got Mail". She so badly wants to tell Joe Fox what she thinks of him, and he warns her (not realizing it's him she doesn't like) that if she does she will feel remorse and regret. It's totally true!

I want my words to be encouraging and full of love. I know that I can be too sensitive, or too insensitive at times. I either say to much, or not enough. In that, I never want to make anyone feel uncomfortable or unaccepted. My heart is sad when I think, "how can I worship God with the same mouth that disrespects others?".

Proverbs 10:19-21 (NLT)

¹⁹ Too much talk leads to sin.
    Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.

²⁰ The words of the godly are like sterling silver;
    the heart of a fool is worthless.

²¹ The words of the godly encourage many,
    but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.