Watch Your Mouth

Proverbs 15:1 states that "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Not a few minutes after I meditated on this scripture and wrote it on my Facebook status page, I was tried. My husband asked a question or made a remark and I immediately chewed into him. I was blowing hot steam out of my nose and my whole countenance had changed. After the intensity changed and peace was restored, I sat right back down in front of my bible and that scripture was right there waiting on me. I was completely humbled and had to repent and apologize. I learned that we have to watch what comes out of our mouths and how we say it. There were many ways that I could have said something softer and received the outcome that would have been more desirable. So, I am going back on the potter's wheel and allow him to make me over again. I am sure that I will be tried in this area again and I am sure that I will fail again, but I will be closer to the place that I am supposed to be. I pray that all who read this will examine themselves and learn how to deal with people in love. God is working on me and he will do the same for you.