S-3:5-6 In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.
0- Never really thought of the tongue being such a small but yet powerful body part.I knew it could damage. As I have taken part in causing damage and being hurt by the power of it. But how it describes the power of the tongue using a tiny spark to start a huge fire really struck me! It might start off as something small, but quickly gets out of control. You can try to do all you can on your own to control the damage but eventually you have to get help. The clean up is a long process and things may never look or be the same again.
A- The Lord has a really funny sense of humor! I have always had a problem with my tongue. However, this year my "IT" (the one prayer requests each family member has for the whole year)is to watch what I say and do. Eversense I made that my prayer request, I have been in many situations where I had to put this action. Sometimes I have succeed, but many times I have failed. Reading the fire description really gives me a new outlook and makes me want to try harder. But sometimes, I have to have the last word or prove my point!
P- That I would continue to strive and say only the wisest and truest words. I really don't want to gossip, hurt other people or just run my mouth. I need to learn that there is nothing wrong with remaining quite and speaking only occasionally!
BTW- Dan is going camping tomorrow with Ryan, Tim, Jarred, Matt and Aaron. I'm going to try my best to get on here Thursday and Frday. Things are crazy here with end of the year programs, parties, baseball,etc.. in addition to taking care of 3 kids!
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