How you speak and what you speak is important! Are your words acceptable in God’s sight?
We need to be careful how we speak. It is easy to say the right things when everything is going well and we are surrounded by other Christians. But what about in the times of stress, anger, hurt feelings or another situation that is not pleasant.
Do we speak with anger or sharpness. Maybe we take out our frustration on spouse or children. That is not the way God wants us to react.
How can we overcome the sin of speaking out words that we know we shouldn’t say. This verse gives us the answer. The meditation of our heart.
Read God’s Word daily. Meditate on what He is telling us. Pray and ask God to guard our lips.
What we say and how we say it is important. Thankfully God is quick to forgive. Ask His forgiveness. Also, apologize to the person you may have hurt with your unkind words.
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Deuteronomy 31:6
This hymn is perfect for those who are in the path of a storm. It can be a storm like a hurricane or a storm in your life, rest in the Lord, Jesus.
Till the Storm Passes By
In the dark of the midnight have I oft hid my face, While the storm howls above me, and there’s no hiding place. ‘Mid the crash of the thunder, Precious Lord, hear my cry, Keep me safe till the storm passes by.
Refrain: Till the storm passes over, till the thunder sounds no more, Till the clouds roll forever from the sky; Hold me fast, let me stand in the hollow of Thy hand, Keep me safe till the storm passes by.
Many times Satan whispered, “There is no need to try, For there’s no end of sorrow, there’s no hope by and by” But I know Thou art with me, and tomorrow I’ll rise Where the storms never darken the skies.
When the long night has ended and the storms come no more, Let me stand in Thy presence on the bright peaceful shore; In that land where the tempest, never comes, Lord, may I Dwell with Thee when the storm passes by.
Are you waiting for something? Children wait for their birthday or Christmas and it seems like forever for that day to come. Adults are not much different. A young person may be waiting for their wedding day. Will it ever get here? A promotion at work, or a new house may be what a mature person may be waiting for. An older person might be waiting for a phone call from a child or grandchild, or something more serious like the results from a medical procedure. All these things can be stressful at any age, but the Bible tells us to wait on the Lord. He will strengthen our hearts. What a precious promise. Whatever you are wanting for, put your trust in the Lord. His timing is always perfect.
One day as the Little Red Hen was scratching in a field, she found a grain of wheat. “This wheat should be planted,” she said. “Who will plant this grain of wheat ?” “Not I,” said the Duck. “Not I,” said the Cat. “Not I,” said the Dog. “Then I will,” said the Little Red Hen. And she did. Soon the wheat grew to be tall and yellow. “The wheat is ripe,” said the Little Red Hen. “Who will cut the wheat ?” “Not I,” said the Duck. “Not I,” said the Cat. “Not I.” said the Dog. “Then I will,” said the Little Red Hen. And she did. When the wheat was cut, the Little Red Hen said, “Who will thresh this wheat ?” “Not I,” said the Duck. “Not I,” said the Cat. “Not I,” said the Dog. “Then I will,” said the Little Red Hen.’ And she did. When the wheat was all threshed, the Little Red Hen said, “Who’ll take this wheat to the mill?” “Not I,” said the Duck. “Not I,” said the Cat. “Not I,” said the Dog. “Then I will,” said the Little Red Hen. And she did. She took the wheat to the mill and had it ground into flour. Then she said, “Who will make this flour into bread ?” “Not I,” said the, Duck. “Not I,” said the Cat. “Not I,” said the Dog. “Then I will,” said the Little Red Hen. And she did. She made and baked the bread. Then she said, “Who will eat this bread ?” “Oh! I will,” said the Duck. “And I will,” said the Cat. “And I will,” said the Dog. “No, no!” said the Little Red Hen. “I will do that.” And she did.
This story was read to me as a child, to teach the value of work. Today I see it from a Christian perspective. There are people who are not saved and many Christians are not willing to go out and work in God’s fields. There are only a few “Little Red Hens” in our churches today. Be a “Little Red Hen” today and witness for The Lord.
John 4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.
This is a photo of Carolyn Curtis Grandson’s Family. John Slater is a missionary to Ireland. He is doing a wonderful job as he pastors Mallow Bible Fellowship.
When I was there a week ago the church was full.
John has a wonderful wife and five young children.
They have one great need which he would never ask for himself.
Their van that he uses not only to transport his family but also helps the people of his congregation get from place to place including church as most people do not have a vehicle or even know how to drive.
I just received news that his van cannot be repaired.
Anyone who would like to help this worthy cause can donate at the following address. All funds are tax deductible.
Any donation can go through their mission board. GAP Missions https://www.gapmissions.org/donate-to-gap-missions, select his name (John Slater) from the drop down menu and then “Van fund” in the comment. Or if prefer to give through a check:
GAP Missions
PO Box 185
McDonough, GA 30253.
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
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