The Fire Within

This past year, I found myself answering people’s questions with snappy words. Every time someone talked to me, I replied with a smart remark, which often resulted in an argument.

The harsh words I said started to push me away from the people I cared about most. Tired of the way I was acting, I started to pray, asking God to help.

One night, I opened my Bible at James 3. The idea that the tongue is similar to a fire spoke to me. I reflected on every harsh word I had said and wished that I could rewind my life and change my actions.

I found that if I spoke evil of others once, I spoke evil the rest of the day. Like a fire, my harsh words spread. Unfortunately, once the words had come out of my mouth, I couldn’t take them back.

Over the past few months, I have learned to think before I speak, making sure that I won’t regret what comes out of my mouth.

I have learned that when I speak well of those around me, I express God’s love within me. Speaking of others in a good way draws me closer to those I care most about and I become more like Christ.

Prayer: Dear Lord, let the words of my mouth be pleasing to you. Amen