daily prayer

   Good morning. How are we faithing? We sometimes have rough times. We sometimes say or do things that we look back on and wish we hadn't. Many a good intention has gone awry with the delivery. I'm guilty of this lately and I don't understand how it happened. Something that seemed so obvious turned into a behind the scenes dilemma. Forgetting to ask questions first rather than state the obvious made good intentions appeared quite self righteous. Ever done that? Said something and then find out it was way more than what it appeared to be? Thinking that our own opinion or observation is relevant to others situation is quite haughty if we don't pause and ask some questions first. I ask forgiveness for my short sightedness and I hope you are willing too as soon as you realize. Humble pie is not very tasty but it sure keeps us honest...

Proverbs 17:27-28

He who restrains his words has knowledge,
And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is counted prudent.
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Proverbs 21:23-24
He who guards his mouth and his tongue,
Guards his soul from troubles.
"Proud," "Haughty," "Scoffer," are his names,
Who acts with insolent pride.
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Ecclesiastes 3:7
A time to tear apart, and a time to sew together;
A time to be silent, and a time to speak.
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James 1:26-27
If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless.
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James 1:19-20
This you know, my beloved brethren. But let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
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Heavenly Father,
   Thank you for your wisdom. Forgive us for our sins. Help us see truth and wisdom. Lord we seek to know you better and strive to follow your precepts but sometimes we fail. Help us learn in our failure and not cause pain to others. Thank you for your Word that is the only truth we need, in Jesus name, amen