This verse outlines one of the goals I’ve had for this year!  Every year, I try to watch my tongue just a little more closely.  I want a tighter reign on it.  I want the words that proceed from my mouth to encourage, uplift, and nourish others.  If for some reason, I can’t come up with words to do this in a situation… then I pray I will be silent.  I pray that I will not foolishly open my mouth and give way to Satan’s conniving ways.  I don’t want my mouth to be used for anything, but God’s glory.

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