James 3:2 “For in many things we offend all. If
any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to
bridle the whole body”.
We
have meditated a lot on the importance of confessing God’s word as a necessary
ingredient to successful faith walk. However,
I want to raise the bar higher. That is, beyond
just being concerned about confessing in line with God’s word when desiring
something, let us bring it to speaking right words all the time.
“For
he that will love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil
and his lips that they speak no guile”. 1Peter 3:10
What
do you suppose evil speaking is? Remember the children of Israel: the
scriptures say they brought up an evil report concerning the land. It
means they spoke contrary to God’s promise regarding the land.
Train
yourself to speak in agreement with God’s word as a way of life not just to
fulfill a formula of faith.
Confession/Prayer:
Dear God help me
to filter and season my words at all times so that I will not speak any word
contrary to your promises concerning my life and all that concerns me.
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