Do you see a man who is

         hasty in his words?

There is more hope for a fool

         than for him.

                Proverbs 29. 20

(Just a little reminder in this

    season of joy and stress

that our words are non-returnable,

           not exchangeable,

               and final sale.

Even those that slip out,

         "I didn't mean to say that."

God calls us to be quick to listen,

      slow to speak,

      not just filling the air

            with empty words,

   but those that build up love.

Point and direct the conversation

                       to Him.

Sometimes speak.

Sometimes nothing at all.

Use your words.

     But always use them wisely

     and with unexpected grace

          which is such a rare treasure

          in our world.)

O LORD,

Let the words of my mouth

      bring You glory

   in unexpected places

   and among unlikely people.

Help me to not ignite turmoil

    but bring Your grace

    to this situation.

May even our conversations

            bring You glory.

May we love others

                into Your Kingdom

   even by how we respond.