Be mindful of what you're doing with your tongue...

You know, I really wish this article was about french kissing---but it isn't!  Rather, it is about the words we say.

I want to mention two ways that this creeps up on us and can cause us harm.  One is just in saying evil and harmful things towards others.  Proverbs, among many other places, tells us OFTEN about the negative that comes from evil tongues and words.  It also speaks to the harm that will come to those who choose to go this route.

The second way is one that we might not pay as much attention to.  It is where we say things that we know are true and right, but we aren't careful or put needed thought into how we say it.  This can be worse than the first way!  The reason is because we know we are speaking with a right heart and good intentions, yet the person hearing on the other end might not be, or is just hearing what we aren't saying!  Then people pass it along to others with how they heard it, or just walk away and build up bitterness at something that was never meant to be that way.

Our communication with others is SO important.  You CANNOT have enough good communication with the most important people in your life.  Actually, this pertains to everyone you come across!  When we look at failed marriages, a lack of communication is usually a major factor in them.  Friendships break up over missunderstandings.  It is probably in our best interest to keep our mouths shut and hold our tongues as often as possible!!!  I talk alot.  ALOT.  So this is something I am trying to be more mindful of in my life and conversations. 

Think about that as you talk to people this week.  Is what your saying being spoken clearly?  Are you accurately articulating your thoughts or position?  Could what you are saying be taken wrong, and possibly hurt someone else or make you look bad?  Do you need to approach someone and apologize to them for something that you said or could have been taken out of context? 

Just ponder that...

I hope your Thursday ROCKED!!!