Well, it’s four days later and I am still on day one. That is not very encouraging and it speaks loudly to what I basically already knew….. I complain…a lot…..and I need to stop it.
Sometimes it happens and I have no idea until I’m a few sentences in and then I think, “DARN IT!!” But sometimes, I know I’m about to say something, and I even take my bracelet off in preparation of what is about to come out of my mouth.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. (Eph 4:29 ) – Good grief!!!
Why is it that we tear each other down so easily? Why is it so hard to just be nice to each other? Are we all so miserable that we have to have vileness come out of our mouths; that we are unable to not say detrimental words about another? It is quite sickening when I look back on my four days and realize that I cannot do this one simple thing.
Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. (Eph 6:19-20 )
I will not give up. Tomorrow starts my fifth day one. I will get it – eventually.
I'm still on Day One
Thursday, 07 May 2009 18:44
