Who can Tame the Tongue?

Going into this New Year, it’s been a bit of struggle.  Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen some high numbers of COVID infections and there are political and social strains all around us.  This takes a toll on all of us. I don’t really do New Year’s resolutions, but I am determined to grow and stretch this year.  I don’t know what it looks like yet but I know God has a purpose and a plan for me in 2022.  I’m open to exploring and being obedient to His plan even if it leads me outside my comfort zone.  Whether in my comfort zone or not, God has laid out in scripture a blue print to live our lives.  

With that in mind, one of the things I’m seeking this year is discipline in my tongue (1 Peter 3:10).  If I stand on my own words, they would undoubtedly be unproductive and not life giving (James 3:8).  As I study the bible, I’m working on making sure I’m speaking the truth about my situations this year, no matter what the circumstance looks like.   For example, even if I don’t feel well, my words should be consistent with scripture which is true - by Jesus stripes I’m healed (1 Peter 2:24).  If I’m without something, my words should be that God will supply all my needs according to His riches in Glory (Phil 4:19).  I plan to go to the Word for the truth and confess it.  

So many times, we get caught up in our emotions and feelings about a situation and forget that while our feelings may be real, they are not the truth.  The truth is what God’s Word says.  If I trust God to do what He says, I need to firmly confess the truth to any situation (Heb 10:23).  He is the authority.  If death and life are in the power of the tongue (Prov 18:21), I choose life.  If we believe God’s Word, we have to confess it and move in it.  That’s one of my main goals this year.  I’m sure others will be prioritized during the year, but we’ll start here.  I challenge you to join me – Go to God’s Word and speak the truth no matter what the situation is that you face.  The answers can be found there.