LIFE, WISDOM, FITTING.

Proverbs 10
11a The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life...
19b ...he who holds his tongue is wise.
32a The lips of the righteous know what is fitting...

All these verses has something to do with the words that come out of our mouth. Mouth, tongue, lips... they all are in the same category. Fountain of life, "wise-ness", knowing what is fitting. Yes, I just have moments when all I want to say is something that could tear someone down. I honestly have all these things in my head that could pin someone down with what I say. But why not? I know I must not use any of those words in my thoughts. If I am righteous, only words of life will come out of me; if I am wise, I must be able to hold my tongue to only speak good and encouraging things; if I am righteous, I must only say what is fitting in any given situation. Other than that, I'd be acting like a fool.

I don't want to be a fool. I want everything that comes out of my mouth to be full of wisdom, life, and fitting. I must constantly renew my mind, filling it with good and Godly things that whatever comes out of my mouth will be life, wisdom and fitting. Sometimes it's really hard when I have all these things in my mind. But, I must overcome it. Overwhelm and drench my thoughts with good things from God's Word. I MUST DO IT!

Lord, please empower me especially in times like this when I feel "bitter" inside of my head. I have lots of things in my mind and sometimes I just want to let it out. However, I am Your child. I want to only speak life, wisdom and fitting words. Please help me. Fill me with Your Spirit that all I'll say are words that will build someone up and will lift YOUR name. Remove from me anything that will cause someone else to stumble with the way I conduct myself. Let Jesus be the one who will act for me cause I know I can't do it on my own. Thank you Lord. I trust in You. In Jesus' name, amen.