A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs 15:1 (KJV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...​


Why is it so hard to endure an unjust or unfair criticism? Why do we always have to defend ourselves no matter how ridiculous the charge? Often the problems we have with others simply escalate because we do not choose to forgive and let them go on in the Lord!

My Prayer...​


Precious and Holy God, help me more carefully guard my speech from things you despise, especially gossip, slander, and innuendo. Thank you. In Jesus name and by Jesus' grace I pray. Amen.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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Praise the Lord, I know these instructions work because there is nobody that hates to fuss or fight worse than I do so I just refuse to do it. A soft word or no word at all just a smile but sweet peace always.
 

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