Thursday, April 23, 2009

Well, Shut My Mouth!

Jesus said, “He who has ears, let him hear...” (Matthew 11:15; Matthew 13:9; Matthew 13:43, Mark 4:9, Luke 8:8, Luke 14:35—for example)

He didn’t say, “He who has a mouth, let him speak...”

Rather, we are told, “My dear brothers, take note of this: everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak...” (James 1:19)

I like the age-old maxim, "It is better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt." Oh that I could learn to live by that!

Lord, please put wisdom in my words; and help me to know when it’s time to let them out of my mouth.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Celebrate!

Happy Life Day, Mother! I love you.

(See February 16, 2009 post.)