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May 11, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Guarding Your Mouth, Guarding Your Life

Opening Verse

“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”
Proverbs 13:3 (KJV)

Introduction

What comes out of your mouth has the power to either protect or destroy your life. Proverbs 13:3 is not just a wise saying. It is a direct warning from God. Words are not just sounds — they are weapons or shields. You must choose which one they will be.

Devotional Story

A man once found himself constantly at odds with others. At work, he was always in arguments. At home, his words stirred tension. At church, he was known for gossip, not grace. One day, he overheard a child say, “He’s the reason people leave.” That moment pierced his heart like a knife.

The man went home and opened his Bible. His eyes fell on Proverbs 13:3. “He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life.” For the first time, he saw his words as dangerous. He had been throwing fire without realizing it.

He prayed for God to tame his tongue. Over time, his speech softened. His home grew peaceful. His coworkers noticed the change. His church welcomed him back with open arms. All because he finally learned to keep his mouth.

What This Means

You do not need to say everything you think. Silence can be wisdom. A restrained tongue can save your soul from disaster. Many lives are wrecked, not by actions, but by careless speech.

God calls you to guard your mouth the way a soldier guards a gate. What you allow out can never be taken back. Speak with caution. Speak with purpose. And when in doubt, say nothing at all.

Think About This

  • When was the last time your words caused pain?

  • Are your words building people up or tearing them down?

  • What would change if you paused before speaking?

Prayer

Lord, teach me to guard my tongue. Let me not speak out of anger, pride, or foolishness. Fill my heart with wisdom so that my mouth reflects Your truth. Forgive me for the times I have wounded others with my words. Help me to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to wrath. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.”
Psalm 141:3 (KJV)

May 6, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

The Fire of the Tongue

Opening Verse

“And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.”
James 3:6 (KJV)

Introduction

Our words have power—more than we often realize. The Bible doesn’t exaggerate when it says the tongue is a fire. It only takes a spark to destroy a forest. In the same way, just a few careless words can destroy trust, relationships, and even souls.

Devotional Story

A young man worked in a small repair shop. He was known for his skill, but not for his patience. One day, a customer came in angry, complaining about a repair that hadn’t held. The young man, already tired and frustrated, lashed out. Harsh words flew—sharp, bitter, and loud enough that others in the shop turned their heads.

Later that day, the owner took him aside. “Do you know that woman was a widow?” he said. “Her car is all she has to get to her job. And your words made her cry.”

The young man sat in silence. He had won the argument, but lost something greater. That night, he couldn’t sleep. He kept hearing the echo of his own voice—fueled by pride, not grace.

The next morning, he found the woman and apologized. She forgave him. But the lesson stuck: words can leave scars, even when forgiven.

What This Means

James 3:6 warns us that our tongues can defile our whole lives. It’s not just about gossip or lying—it’s about careless anger, selfish speech, and words spoken without love. Hell fuels a tongue not surrendered to Christ. That’s why we must surrender our mouths to God every day. A fire can warm or destroy. The same is true of your words.

Think About This

  • Do you think before you speak?

  • Have your words built up or burned down?

  • Would you be ashamed if your last conversation was replayed in heaven?

Prayer

Lord, bridle my tongue. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of my mouth, but only what brings grace and truth. Cleanse me from any words I’ve spoken in anger or pride. Fill my heart so that my words reflect You. Set a watch over my lips, and let my speech glorify Your name. Amen.

Closing Verse

“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”
Psalm 19:14 (KJV)