Tree of Life

Read Proverbs 15:1-4

There are nothing more horrible than the feeling of regret for saying something wrong to someone. Verse 2 says that the mouth of the fool gushes folly. How true that often we speak before we think, and making a fool of ourselves later.

We need to examine our words before we burst them out to others. We need to ask whether they bring healing (v4) and build others up or crushing and tearing them apart. Are we expressing them with gentleness (v1) or heartless sarcasm and criticism that hurt and bring others down.

Dear Father, thank You for reminding me to watch my words in speech and also in writing. Guide me to think about how others may feel and respond to the things I say. May my tongue be a tree of life bringing healing and comfort to others. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.