He Spoke The Truth In Love

 Every verse in the book of Proverbs holds gems of wisdom from the Lord, whether they are words of warning or precious pearls of instruction, exhortation to live a godly life, or simply encouragement to trust in the Lord with all our heart and to keep the eyes of our heart firmly fixed onto our Savior, Jesus Christ.
 How true that the one who guards his mouth and the words of his lips will keep ourselves out of trouble and preserve our lives, while the one who opens his lips wide in careless cackling will come to ruin. How important, therefore, to let all the conversation that pours from our lips, always be full of grace and seasoned with salt so that we may know how we ought to answer everyone.
The Lord Jesus is the perfect example of One whose words were gracious and kind, wise and instructive, for He Spoke The Truth In Love. As we bathe the thoughts of our heart in the Word of God and meditate on the truth of His wisdom, we will not only guard our mouth to keep us from evil but will pour out His words of healing and help to others – until it is not we that speak – but Christ that speaks through us.
Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.

Our United Prayer:
Loving Father, how we praise You for our bodies, which are fearfully and wonderfully made. Guard our tongues from speaking foolish words and ill-considered comments. Rather, let our speech always be gracious, good, and kind, as we speak the truth in love. In Jesus' name we pray, AMEN.