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bluidkiti · 08-26-2015, 09:19 AM

James 1:17-27

If you have a child, a spouse, a good friend or a sibling it is likely that you find yourself in a position where you have said something that you wish you hadn't. In haste or emotion words flew out of your mouth like daggers and you immediately (or almost immediately) wished you could take them back. The same thing can happen with acquaintances, but then perhaps we don't always notice it so quickly.

We are called as the people of God not only to live out God's love for us, but to speak that love into being in the world. When we take time to look and listen to others (and even the earth) we may find that there is more wisdom in our ability to listen and be present than in our speaking.

Lord, let my ears be open today to hear your word of encouragement and let me speak only in love to those around me. Amen.

Erin Martinson

08-26-2015, 09:19 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,608	Speak Love James 1:17-27 If you have a child, a spouse, a good friend or a sibling it is likely that you find yourself in a position where you have said something that you wish you hadn't. In haste or emotion words flew out of your mouth like daggers and you immediately (or almost immediately) wished you could take them back. The same thing can happen with acquaintances, but then perhaps we don't always notice it so quickly. We are called as the people of God not only to live out God's love for us, but to speak that love into being in the world. When we take time to look and listen to others (and even the earth) we may find that there is more wisdom in our ability to listen and be present than in our speaking. Lord, let my ears be open today to hear your word of encouragement and let me speak only in love to those around me. Amen. Erin Martinson __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.