KEEP THE DOORS OF YOUR LIPS

Psalm 141:3-4

Gossiping and lying have destroyed more lives than drugs and alcohol. Knowing this, why do you continue to perpetuate hate through your inflammatory speech? Many of us are guilty of this in our lives. Our churches and society are in a sad state because we love evil more than good. Most times, these scorching lies are brought about by jealousy and envy of the talents, gifts, and blessings that God has bestowed on others because of their faithfulness. Do you know you heap curses upon yourself when you use your mouth to curse instead of blessing others? God hates lies and He will destroy those that tell lies and sow seeds of discord in families, homes, communities, and churches with the willful intent of maliciously destroying others.

Talking might be your gift. Why not use it to bless others? Many are incarcerated around the world. Why not start a ministry and go into the prisons and encourage them or visit the elderly in nursing homes, the broken and depressed, and those who are downtrodden and oppressed, find them and speak on their behalf? Also, some are hooked on drugs. Why not start a community effort to prevent substance use and help those who are hooked on drugs get into recovery? 

Today, ask God to guard the doors of your lips so that they will sing praise to Him and encourage and uplift others with encouraging words. Why not surrender and turn your eyes, ears, hearts, and lips to God today?