Think Before You Speak

Scripture Job 20:2 “Therefore my anxious thoughts make me answer, Because of the turmoil within me.

Observation: That is normally how I have a conversation I say things out of my feelings instead of my spirit. I don’t think of the consequences of what I’m about to say I just need to say it to get it out of my system, which usually is the wrong thing to do. The Bible says so much about the evil of the tongue and the damage it can do by hurting others and disappointing God. We feel at times we are the only one to speak, as Job’s friends were. We might feel we have the right or the knowledge, but most of all we can’t hold it in and need to let it out no matter who it might hurt.

Application: I need to give these anxious thoughts to God. Lately my mind has been spinning with the possibility of losing my job, the bills and the taxes I owe. My mind is constantly going and I feel so anxious. In my mind I want to tell some people off, even though they might not have anything to do with my situation. The only one that control me is my lord, if I let Him. If I give this burden to Him I know he will take it from me and give me peace, but I need to give it to Him completely and not take it back every few hours. I need to pray before I speak and make sure what is about to come out of my mouth is loving and encouraging.

Prayer: My Lord help me please. My mind is about to explode and I got myself sick with all of the thoughts racing through my mind. Take this anxiety from me and give me the wisdom, knowledge and patience I will need to be honoring to you. Please remove this anger from my spirit and give me peace. I love you Lord help guide me.