Impart Grace

Ahh, the tongue. James 3:6 And the tongue [is] a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell. We all know the dangers of a loose tongue - we've been burned to a crisp at times by a wayward tongue. If we were to stop at this verse in James, we would be forever lost. I LOVE that God gives us a choice: cursing or blessing. We can proceed with necessary edification and soothe another. A verse keeps coming to mind: a soft answer turns away wrath (prov 15:1a. This is so very true when speaking or correcting my children. They do NOT respond well to loud voices and harsh tones. They seem to be particularly sensitive to them. In the Spirit, I have the choice not only to speak softly and bestow a blessing, but to THINK this way also. WOW. I am finding more and more lately that my thoughts are returning to remembering the Word, and it's power. I see and hear myself more and more having these thoughts, and it humbles me. Refreshes me. Reminds me of the love of my Savior.