He who watches his mouth protects his life,
but whoever opens wide his lips comes to ruin. Proverbs 13:3, TLV

My Big Mouth!    Have you ever moaned, “Me, and my big mouth”? I sure have. Too many times in my lifetime. Ever wonder where that regret came from? Probably from this verse in Proverbs.

Before I understood how God’s wisdom worked, I groaned that lament all too often. Usually after I had ruined many a situations and relationships with my mouth. Today, it occurs far less, thankfully.

The Wise Pause

The difference is the wise pause. That pause before the words in our brain move to our lips and tumble out.

My wise grandmother used to say that if I was angry to count to ten before saying a word.

Guess what, it works. Especially if in those ten seconds we pray for wisdom and direction.

Remember, because we’re not perfect this side of heaven, we’ll make mistakes. Don’t give up. Repent, accept forgiveness, seek to make restitution and reconciliation, and learn from the mistake. Let the Holy Spirit make the most of our mistake to refine and sanctify us.

Let’s begin today with remembering to watch our mouth, yes?

Until tomorrow, thanks so much for stopping by. Thanks for agreeing in prayer for Israel. God bless.