The tongue...

The other evening as I was taking one of my walks, I happened to stop at a shop offering a particular service. Pushing open the door, I asked the proprietor how much they would charge for it, expecting a fairly quick and simple response. I was somewhat surprised when instead of a friendly conversation, I was coolly offered a card with a QR Code to scan and get the prices.🫤

Rather perplexed, I left the shop and did as directed, but as the website was unclear and I was still in close proximity, I decided to return and request some clarity. I was shocked when upon asking my questions, her attitude was unfriendly, cold and rude😮.

Interestingly, I found I was conscious of God’s peace keeping me throughout the rather surreal conversation, and so rather than flare up and call out her lacking customer service, I stepped out of the shop reeling in shock.

Thank God for grace to hold our tongues when human nature would want us to snap back!!🤐

The experience reminded me of a few verses the bible has, specifically about the tongue:

Proverbs 18:21 – life and death are in the power of the tongue

Psalms 19:14 – Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight O Lord my strength and my redeemer

James 3:9-10 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings…Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.

May God give us grace to hold our tongues when we need to and speak words of grace and encouragement where we can.😇

Verse of the month..Proverbs 18:21

..life and death are in the power of the tongue..

Upcoming speakers:

👉 Sunday August 2nd SASRA (Morning service only)
👉 Sunday August 9th – Ted Hans (Morning service only)
👉 Sunday August 16th Howard Giles (Morning service only)
👉 Sunday August 23rd Footsteps International (Morning service only)
👉 Sunday August 30th - Maureen Moore (Morning service only)

God bless you and we look forward to seeing you then.

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