Bible Journaling

On the Tip of Your Tongue July 31, 2023

“Wisdom is knowing when to speak your mind and when to mind your speech.” - Anonymous

It’s good to stand up for what you believe in and to speak truth as you feel guided to do so. It’s good to share your faith with others and to do your best to live in a way that pleases God. It’s also good to know when to hold your tongue, even if you’re right.

Sometimes you can be on the right track, but not be at the right time and so signals get crossed and people are hurt. Like a runaway freight train, your words can cause a lot of damage.

One of the gifts of God is His timing. He knows the perfect time for you to share your heart with someone else, even to share His love with someone else. He knows when the other person will be ready to hear and when you’ll be able to speak with a loving spirit.

Pray for wisdom when something is on the tip of your tongue and be sure that the timing is right for you to share your heart and mind.

“Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.” - Psalm 34:13 NKJV

Let us pray: Lord, help us remember that things have to be said and done according to Your plans for each of us. Help me to stay quiet when it’s not the right time for me to speak up. Father God, hear our prayers of intentions from today, from our prayer wall and for any unmentioned prayers in our hearts.. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.

(Today’s devotional comes from”You are Blessed: 366 Devotions written by Karen Moore) Published by Christian Art Publishers