Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 18:21 NKJV

A doctor many times will use a “tongue depressor” as part of his examination of his patients.  You know…that long flat wide stick that pushes down an individuals tongue…a very useful device that holds the tongue down allowing the doctor  to perform his exam.

A pastor earlier today at the service said; “Too bad we can’t use a tongue depressor for those who speak hate and seek to destroy with their tongues.”

A new President was sworn in and has taken office…and without getting political I will only state the obvious.  We are told to pray for our leaders…(1 Timothy 2:1-3 NKJV)

There have been some hateful things being said in the news, anger and angst in forms of protest.  Well, this country allows protests, PEACEFUL ones…we are always going to have lines of disagreement.  But, when the words being said, with vicious tongues and dark words of death are being espoused…we need to pray harder and shine the light with intensity.

Words can either lift or bring down.

Words can ignite a fire of warmth in your heart—or put it out.

Words can bring life…or bring death.

We are created in HIS IMAGE and our reflection should be that of our Creator, the very One who gave us life.  The One who breathes LIFE into us.  The One who said, “I am the way, the truth and the Life…John 14:6“

The Bible speaks of gossip and “magic” and how God is against it (1 Tim 5:13.)  When we delve into the very bowels of the Bible and the manuscript, with the help of scholars of the Bible, along with our concordances, we see that “magic” falls under “busy bodies” which is gossiping, and saying vicious horrible things about people.  God frowns upon this type of “mischief” and it can be called “strife.” It is not bringing LIFE, but instead Death…and bringing down a person in both spirit and countenance.  Not advisable and certainly not aligning with God’s precious Word.

Unlocked treasures can be brought to Life from within our hearts.  Light from within brings Life…darkness brings death.

The hearts of the wise teaches our mouths. (Proverbs 16:23)

Trouble makers plants seeds of strife and hate, and division. Much like what we’re seeing in the news…division…hatred…anger…and darkness.

It is light versus darkness…once again…as has been since the beginning of times.  Generation after generation, throughout the ages have reflected this over and over.  A generation would first walk in the ways of the LORD.  Then the next would not walk with favor or in the steps of the LORD…the next generation would..and the next wouldn’t…so on and so forth.

And, so…here we are again.  Some walking in the light. Others choosing to walk in the dark.

Some ministering LIFE.

Some ministering death.

Some uplifting.

Some bringing down.

Chaos.

Uprising

And ignorance reigns supreme.

Wisdom…the voice of God…and our love for Him brings wisdom.

I pray each day to “let me not speak words of darkness” but…instead…words of light and love.”

I pray that the LORD guides me to know better and to keep my tongue as a vessel of His light offering encouragement and discernment in all matters of the heart.

I ask the LORD to guide my steps in paths of righteousness and offer encouragement in His name along the way.

We are reflections of Him.

He is light…and in Him there is no darkness.

Reflect His light.

Don’t say a word unless it points back to the LORD and His light and glory.

When we walk in Light and offer our heart for His glory we will begin to understand the full value of faith and love for Him as we grow in Spiritual understanding on His message.

Joy…peace…comfort…not as the world gives it…but as Jesus does…abundantly making our cup overflow with joy and love.

So pray…pray…and pray.

Then speak sweet words of truth and kindness and encouragement, but most of all keep walking in the light of His love.

Amen~

¹⁰ The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more  

(John 10:10 KJV)

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2 First of all, I encourage you to make petitions, prayers, intercessions, and prayers of thanks for all people, ² for rulers, and for everyone who has authority over us. Pray for these people so that we can have a quiet and peaceful life always lived in a godly and reverent way. ³ This is good and pleases God our Savior.

(1 Timothy 2:1-3 GW)