June 5

Proverbs 10-12 Words mean something. I know that sounds obvious, but we often spout off without considering the impact of our words. Solomon says, "The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 When we speak in anger, we sometimes fail to take the needed time to weigh our words. The results can be devastating. Relationships can be irreparably harmed in seconds. There is an old hymn that encourages us to never let angry words be unbridled. Rather, we are encouraged to love one another. If we allow love to be the guiding force for our words, we will have no regrets. Our relationships will be nourished and well fed. Let's guard our tongue, becoming wise, bringing healing to those tense situations.