Think Before You Speak

Is it True? - Proverbs 8:7, Proverbs 12:19
Is it Helpful? -1 Thessalonians 5:11
Is it Important?- Proverbs 15:4, Psalms 119:172
Is it Necessary? -Proverbs 21:23, 1 Peter 3:10
Is it Kind? -Proverbs 31:26, Psalms 34:13

We can use our tongues in many different ways. Everyday we have to CHOOSE whether we want to use it for good or bad. The Bible has a LOT to say on the tongue, so it's obviously important, right? Your words affect people more than your actions. James 3:5-6 says "Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell." 

So, what are we using our tongue for? We can use our tongue to discourage, lie, gossip, hurt people, backbite, or show anger and displeasure...OR we can use it to encourage, comfort, Praise God, and tell others about Jesus Christ.
We need to purpose in our heart to use our tongue to Glorify God. Psalms 35:28 says "And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long."

I hope this was in some way a blessing to you!
         {<Elizabeth>}

-Love-

Valentine's Day is approaching fast. Loves in the air, and everyone is thinking of that special someone in their life. There are some great love stories I've heard and some I've witnessed. 

But I have a favorite I would like to share...

When I think love, I think of a man who was bruised, bleeding, torn, suffering, and broken. Nails pierced through his hands and feet into a cross. A crown of thorns pushed on his head, tearing, and ripping the flesh. They tore him of his garments. They spat on him and smote him. They mocked his name. He was stricken, despised, and rejected. This man was completely abused and beaten.... And he did it all for me. 

That is love. 

Jesus went through the most horrific torment just to save me and you. He knew others would reject him. He knew others wouldn't want to accept his free gift offer. Yet he did it anyways. 

Isaiah 53:5 

"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."

His love for me is a love indescribable!  He knew I'd mess up, he knew I would fail him, he knew I would make mistakes, he knew where'd Id been... Still he loved me anyways. He picks me up when I fall, he forgives me when I mess up, he helps me when I make mistakes. He loves me!

Romans 5:8 

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." 

I'm so thankful for the love of Christ!!!

                  {Miera Noel}