One thing I've been learning a lot recently is to watch my speech. To keep a "tight rein on my tongue," is a lot harder than it sounds. Out of the same mouth that gives edification, leads worship, and coleads a homegroup, is the same mouth that makes fun of others, slips out profanity, and provokes anger in friends.
As much as it may be (occasionally) unintentional, frustration and tension is often the result of my speech. And if you, yes you reading, have been hurt by my words, then I apologize.
And on other occasions, my jokes, clearly recognized by those to whom I "poke fun" at, I realize can be pretty bad. My tongue is unmoderated and left un-leashed. Jokes for edification? Absolutely not.
On a more brighter note, I'm thankful to the Lord in what He has done with this tongue. Being able to speak edifying words, and sing edifying songs has been a privilege that the Lord blessed me with.
No, this post does not mean I will completely stop joking and turn all serious and stuff like that. That's like a 180 degree turn for me, can't do that, though I know some of you would like to see that. I'll still be poking fun, and joking to have fun. Just keeping it in a safe and tight rein, because if I don't, well...
...he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. (James 1:26)
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