Growing as a Trustworthy Woman
by Gail Rodgers
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In this hurried life we live we put so much emphasis on what we do. The demanding tasks and expected accomplishments become our focus. In the rush of it all we sometimes fail to notice the seeds of change within ourselves. It is wise to stop and ask, “Am I growing or eroding in who I am becoming?”
A wise woman grows in becoming trustworthy…
Being a trustworthy person is being someone worthy of confidence; someone who can be relied on. The very first indicator that this character trait is visible is in the area of our speech. Are we worthy of other’s confidences? Are we known for our encouraging words? Do we let our own burdens and concerns become an excuse to leave our tongue untamed?
A trustworthy woman pays attention to how she speaks. She chooses her words well, knowing she can speak words of life or death!
“Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing” (Proverbs 12:18).
To grow in trustworthiness, start with your speech! Pray this verse today and watch God grow this character trait in you!
~Father in Heaven,
Sometimes the people around me don’t feel safe about what might come out of my mouth. I desire to grow in being a trustworthy woman and I want to start right here with the words I say. Please nudge me by Your Holy Spirit when reckless words and gossip are on the tip of my tongue. Help me to be aware of how my words can heal or hurt those around me. Work in my heart and grow me in this area. I offer the words of my mouth to You today. Thank you that You are trustworthy to help me. May I grow in being one who can be relied on and worthy of confidence. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
Questions: How can we stop the “eroding” change in ourselves from taking place? Have you discovered those changes in yourself? Let’s talk about some steps we can take to help us to become more trustworthy.
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Renae,
Sat night now. The Lord placed you on my heart tonight. Just want you to know I am praying for you to have wisdom, discernment & peace. Praying you feel His presence & know that He is listening.
Love,
Paula
Paula
Thank you for your kind words. I sometimes wonder when I write if I am just babbling or if I am doing some good for someone!!
Your mentoring sounds very exciting! Do keep us posted on how it goes.
Joy
Joy,
I just started the same thing today! I realized that I needed to write these requests down. Most come to mind when I am in prayer, but I want to make sure I keep track. You all make me feel so “normal” & so loved. Afraid I overlook some of the postings when I’m pressed for time. But in the short time I have been here, I have been uplifted as we share similar experiences & encourage each other & lift each other up in prayer. And, I see God doing things in our hearts & helping us to grow! I am just bubbling today because I feel His presence & see Him at work!
Hey, I got a mentee today! I am sooo excited. He is in 5th grade & his name is Jordan. I meet with him next Monday. Couldn’t wait longer. It’s a total God thing! I can’t wait to see what happens. I’m not for sure which child this is, but I fell in love with a family (actually 2 families of children who are cousins to each other when I volunteered 3 days with the free summer lunch program here). God placed this burden on my heart over a year ago, then He opened the door for me to help the schools promote this in our community churches (unbelievable response! God is great!). Then, I find myself getting to mentor as well. And, then I find out I can have one of those kids that I fell in love with & was wishing for a foot in the door to eventually have more contact with them. They are really good kids but unchurched & a bad home life. Oh, I can’t wait to see what God will do!!!!!! Had to share because I’m just so excited!
We were away in the BIG city all day yesterday and I haven’t had a chance to read all these lovely comments till today. WOW what a lot of wonderful sharing and wisdom, I find I learn so much here from ALL of you!! Fran I loved the way you said we are all “works in progress” somedays I feel the progress in me is so slow, but then I think it’s ok cause at least there is progress!
I too am soooooooo guilty of saying things I shouldn’t, complaining and judging are the worst. I used to complain constantly about how terrible my husband would be treating me, I was even doing this a few months ago when my good friend told me she could see that he really cares for me. That really hit home!!! I am really working hard on respecting him and no more complaining!!!! I do slip up once in a while, but with lots of prayer and the Lords help I know I am doing better!!! AND life is much better here at home too, it’s amazing how when we try really hard to treat someone really well just how much better they treat us!!
I will be praying for rain for all those who need it!!!! And for all those other prayer requests. I have a prayer journal just for this sight, it is amazing just how fast it is filling up………..it is so wonderful that we all can share so much here!! PTL!!
Joy
Fran……I say Amen to what you said about Linda. I have been so ministered to here.
Linda even called me last night…and what a blessing… not only to hear a voice that has been speaking to me, but her caring so much that she would do that and the message she had for me….was no doubt God speaking thru her. She understands my heart well.
Life’s journeys can be so difficult, yet I do realize that without the trials, there is no refining…. without the floods in our lives, no rescue and without testing our faith, there is no belief.
I am so humbled that I can come to a place as this, without being judged, but instead finding caring woman…wise women, who thru their journys in life, not only understand but have the words, anointed by the Holy Spirit, that speaks to my heart. It is like a healing balm to my soul…
I come here…and see Jesus in you ladies….
Dear Linda..
Thank you for this sharing and honesty that will help Patti, so much, and has already helped another as Sharon commented! YOU are the one with wisdom and have blessed all of us since you came to the comment section..We are so grateful for your contributions..You are a very special “vine” HE has placed here to share and help and we love you..And?! You have shown others how to “overcome” with your Lord’s help..It is a beautiful and inspiring thing, too! Your Dr.’s wisdom and suggestion will help so many, too? But? You had the depth to follow through on that advice, too! No wonder you are the special person you are, dear Sister!! (((Linda)))
A few years ago, I copied several Bible verses for my children & myself to focus on. We were really having a hard time with our mouths, & I was no example to them. So, we worked on it together. There are really a lot of verses that speak about the impact of our words. Some of my friends then also started asking for copies of our Bible verses & started working on their tongues as well. God bombarded me with messages about this problem of mine for so long that I knew I was in outright disobedience & that this problem had gotten out of control. I have a better grip on things now because I don’t want to disobey. But, I do still slip up. In fact, what was really bad was when my daughter called me on it. I felt so low.
We do have to be very careful of what we say, how we say it & how we act. I feel that I am taking the Lord’s name in vain & making others look down on Him when I profess to be a Christian but don’t reflect it. And when we do talk & act like Jesus, I think it makes a huge impact on others who are watching. I think it is the most effective way to witness–living it out.
Renae,
Wasn’t able to be here yesterday. Did your family decide to look for another church home?
linda you gave some very good advice as there is some one who passed on i need to forgive God bless you and iwill also be praying for rain for those who need it
sharon
Hi Ladies, I have been out of town all day and just read everyones comments and I just can’t not say anything. Fran you are so full of wisdom and always have the right words of encouragement I just know you are an angel down there in Georgia and all through this Internet. I can so identify with Patti as when my mom was sick I was the only sibling that took care of her 24/7. She had a stoke but was able to return home as long as a nurse & a homemaker came to see her everyday. She was very, very frustrating & demanding. She would get things mixed up that I would say and it would end up she would tell lies to my brother about me. It got so bad that they decided she should move to the city where they lived which is 3hrs from me. With in 6 months my mom passed away but in the mean time she had changed her will regarding me. I was very, very hurt and mad at my mom to be really honest because I had done so much for her & given her so much of my time all the while I am dealing with my chronic pain & still dealing with the death of my own daughter. I carried that hurt for a few years then one day my Christian Doctor suggested to me to forgive my mom & I said how can I do that? She said Linda write her a letter and tell her about all what has happened and how she has hurt you etc,etc and then tell her you forgive her and really mean it. I did that it took awhile to put my feeling into words, but then my husband & I dug a hole placed the letter in it planted a plant on top and prayed, and you know I started to feel the burden lift right away. I am only telling you this just in case there is someone else out there who maybe has the same problem and just doesn’t know how to get release from the bitterness that they have toward this person. You don’t have to bury the letter, you could burn it or keep it whatever works for you. I pray that this will help someone out there & I also want to thank all you ladies for sharing and all your wonderful words of wisdom. It is so neat to see The Lord bring all of us Ladies from across North America together and help encourage one another. May The Lord Richly Bless Each & Everyone Of You. Also Lord We Do Pray For Rain In Georgia & Alabama as you see how badly they need it and we know you care about everything in our lives, even the rain, so we just Thank You In Advance For This, In Your Name We Pray. Amen.
hi, left this post on the Respect and Contempt page and realised only after i had sent it that i meant it for this one. Sorry for the double posting, but it is kinda relevant to both ain’t it. :P
This is a wonderful devotional. It reminds us that the tongue can be a weapon of mass destruction if used unwisely and unkindly. However, it can also be an instrument of healing, comfort and love. We must choose with compassion, mercy and humility how we use this very powerful tool. How we choose to respond when people hurt us will affect the outcome. Let us choose to be respectful of others, to be kind with our words and to walk in love. May our words not destroy, but build and may our hearts be soft, not hard.
Also just remembered something my dad always said when we were growing up, ‘God gave you two ears and one mouth because He wants you to listen more and talk less.’ May we learn to listen with our hearts and reach out in kindness to those who need our love today.
Ladies!! We have a Revival going on!!! I am doing my personal class study, but, I keep wanting to come back here for more of the sharing and love for Jesus. As this day comes to a close..the fire for his word just burns within so tonight here in Chicago where it will be in the 20′s ..no fire needed!! Patti…stay tuned, as this site is such a peacefull and powerfull place to be. I like Oklahoma…however, Atlanta, is my desire. Mel, I loved that you shared about being in grad school and how our tongue get’s in the way even when we strive for excellence. I, praise God for your’s and Chelsea’s, example’s to others that you both make time for the Lord even with the demand’s of school and pressure to make the grade. That, is only by knowing, His Power, as Paul would say, and there is nothing, or by no one else that we can boast about. I, am sure Our Dear Fran would agree….The Lord, is giving us our hearts desire, by our daily devotional..part of my new knee-mail. Thank you Jesus ..Toni
Thank you for your prayers. The MRI showed only a COMPRESSION FRACTURE which the doctor said was an old fracture and could have happened years ago. I started physical therapy yesterday and will go again 3 times a week through this month. I go back to the doctor Nov.27. I have a ways to go. But with the help of God and your prayers I can make it. I can’t imagine anyone not praying.
Your email today November 1,2007 brought to my mind about an incident that happened to me a few weeks ago. As I was getting out of my car heading into the drugstore a lady parked next to me was getting out of her car, we spoke and went on into the drugstore. While I was at the checkout this same lady came up and started a conversation again. She was nice to talk to until I heard some of the filthiest words come out of her mouth. She kept talking as we walked to our cars,then I got my chance to ask her if she attended church and believe it or not she said she did and gave me the name of the church. I was stunned as I have visited that church. But the thing that struck me most was “if that’s they way the people at that church talk I do not want to go back to visit.” We have to be very careful of what we say to other people so we will not be judged the same way as I judged this lady.
As I was driving to an appt this afternoon, I was reflecting on all of you ladies that come to this site and share. I was reminded of a beautiful chorus by Chuck Girard entitled Sometimes Alleluia….
“Sometimes Alleluia
Sometimes Praise The Lord
Sometimes gently singing
Our hearts in one accord”
To me, this is a beautiful reflection of the oneness and annointed spirit here…God bless all of you…What a blessing and I stand amazed!
Patti!!
Thank you so much! And trust me?!! There are more gifted writers here than myself..including YOU! I am just “blown away” every day here by the depth of love for our Lord! Soooo glad you are amongst us! Love you, Patti!!! And, along with Renae, and others, will be lifting those prayers!
Fran….I had a feeling you were a Southern Belle… such a deeply gifted woman of God and writer..so gently ministering to us. My heart has been uplifted here today….May God minister to all of us in all that concerns our tender hearts…
Patti,
We are so glad you found us..and please do keep joining us! Again?!!! Feeling GREAT things coming towards you!!..It is so special here at this site.. It is very anointed, nonjudgmental and comfortable.. We are all blessed day in and day out!! Am from GA here! But was born and raised in FL..a rare thing..Native Floridian! The other ladies will tell you where they are from, too, in upcoming sharings! Have GREAT rest of this day!!!
I have been so touched here in the few days I have been coming to this site. I have been so lovingly ministered to by so many of you. Thank you……..What a day it will be when we all meet…As I read your comments here, I wonder where you live,etc., but the one thing that is evident to me, is that this is a ministry. My heart has turned to mush since I came here. Now maybe it is more pliable for Him to mold me…to fashion me as He desires.
I praise God for all of you and have no doubt that it was no accident I came here. It is a breath of fresh air…heavenly air.
Toni..don’t worry about your punctuation…. who has even noticed? I’m the queen of run on sentences…an Oklahoma trait, I think.
Fran you have spoken to my heart once again dear lady. What wisdom you give and what a gift to this site……What a busy day for God…He has been at work in all of us…..
Dear Sister Shirley!!
Your comments came in while was writing..And you are a dear lady..ALL of us arriving..And love the way you are “listening” to the Holy Spirit and wanting to be your BEST for Him..You are a wonderfully Honest daughter of His..and God Bless you for doing the Women’s Prison Bible Study..That “reveals” your great love for you Heavenly Father..and You will carry HIM and HIS HOPE in there to those blessed ladies who will get to hear you! Remember that every last one of us are “cracked clay pots” and “works in progress”..and your wonderful honesty with those ladies in that circumstance..will give them hope! It is a “daily” renewing of our minds..that is for sure!!! Praising Him “for” His Holy Spirit that keeps us growing and recognizing.. A bit of a critical spirit is in every last human shell…But, just as we learned to “complain”..HE teaches us to Praise and Rejoice! And I see so much Praising in you, dear special lady!! (((Shirley)))
Patti! I loved what Renae wrote you and agree with her, too, and am going to join prayers that your Mom will be able to let you know..as in the wonderful dreams that Renae has had. We love your soft, kind heart..and so does the Lord..and along with Renae? Am believing your Mom knows, too! Believing a beautiful healing for you in this..HE CAN do it, too! All of us have gone through something and can come here and “testify” of His mighty power in our lives!!! Amen and Amen!!! GREAT things ahead for YOU!!! He “Promises”!!!! So glad you joined us here and you will help others..already have! (((Patti)))
Toni!! You are sooo perceptive! Spent years as a journalist both in Navy and after in civilian life..writing is same as breathing for me!! …And recognize “writing talents” when see them! You have blessed soooo many with your sharings here already! One day? We “will” all see one another as we will all be taking “flights” to Heaven when this work here finised.. He sure brought us all together here for just “such a time as this”! It is wonderful seeing His “handiwork” in each special one sharing here..And?! We are “seeing” prayers answered, too! Praising today for Barbara D’s new job w/benefits!! He’ll answer other prayers, too! (P.S. don’t worry about punctuation, etc., that is what those with the gift of proofreading and editing, do!!!! :)
Love you Ladies and Blessed by each..every time am fortunate enough to read here!!!
Thanks Gail for such a good devotional as always it searches
our heart and reveal what is lacking. This lesson really
spoke to me plain and clear because it confirmed what I
know that has enlighten me to. Iam mostly a very low key
person, who is quiet and peaceable. Well the other side of
this is I have developed a habit of complaining and fussing.
This started at home with my husband and sons and seem to
has over flowed to my job. My oldest adult son who is my
blunt in what he say, told me that I fuss too much, and
complain too much. I got angry, then hurt at what he said.
Blessed Holy Spirit gently nudge me and comfirmed to me
that what my son said was the truth and I need to work on
this problem. First I felted so bad because I misrepresented
the Lord to my family and coworkers. I asked the Lord to for-give me and help me to do better. Days later I was doing
some scriptures study for a women’s prison bible study and
this scritpure was right there, Phil.2:14-15,”Dp everything
without complaining or arguing, so that you may become
blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like
stars in the universe.” Isn’t this just like our Father
who always want us to walk in his truth. Sisters Iam praying
for rain in those places that need it and th right amount,
th hold up the rain in those places that have too much.
May the words of our mouth and the meditation of our heart
be acceptable to you O’Lord, our strength, our redeemer.
To Chelsea, Praise the Lord a college student sharing her desire for the word of God! Chelsea, I just joined in on the conversations. You are so blessesd, as I wish my heart’s desire had been in the truth during the fragile years, is what I call them.
Staying connected, even if it is through this site will keep you in God’s word. Fran, has been so sweet to me..I just wish I could see and meet all of you! I keep wanting to call all the prayer warrior’s here..my passengers! The teaching hear is always right on. Most of all, the sharing as we may not open up all the way, but, someone else might! Yes, we all struggle with our own situations and personalities that are different. Words of love and healing are at the foot of the cross. Just when you think God isn’t hearing you or answering…a devotional such as these remind of us our need to encourage and inspire each other. Reminder’s of what the damage the TONGUE, can do yet, heal when we let the Holy Spirit steer the ship!
I, also want to thank Fran for suggesting I write! My punctuation, is so bad and I do apologize! Fran, you sound like a writer and I do thank you for your compliment. My chicken or beef day’s (flying) may be over soon and who knows what God has planned. What a nice treat to know I can open my e-mail anywhere in the world and stay connected. In Jesus…Toni
Fran and Renae….thank you so much. I’ve asked Jesus many times to please tell her I’m sorry and that I love her and miss her dearly. Have you ever asked God why He gave us a heart so tender…one that can hold regret and one that loves so deeply? Sometimes I would like a heart of stone…
Your words are comforting and I thank you for your comforting words and prayers….
Wow, I was REALLY convicted when reading this because JUST Before, I got off the phone with a classmate, and we were complaining about one of our grad school professors. Even during the conversation, I prayed silently asking God to help me not to sin. It is too easy, when surrounded by (even some Christian!) co-workers, classmates, etc., to subtly ‘bash’ those around us, not even being aware of it. God has humbled me many times before, and I prayed & asked that God would help me not to give into the pressures of this world. It is very hard, when going to a secular grad school with very secular thoughts, etc., and I have been asking the Lord to help me stand my ground with confidence. May God help us today.
Dear Sweet Patti..
Am going to pray for you each day..and please forgive yourself because the Lord already has and where your Mom is now? Her spirit understands, perfectly! Illness is a real hard thing to go through..and you were probably more loving than you give yourself credit for! Your words just now were so good for the rest of us..You learned from all that..and sharing with others..God is already using this. You’ll be able to help, just as you just did with your comments..and “teach” through your experience. And?! You will see your Mom again, too, when your earthen time here finished..and HE has LOTS more for you..But when you next meet?! There won’t even be need for explanation! We are human, all still arriving, and our Lord understands..and so do others around us. Be gentlye with yourself now. Live this day forward..And you can bless and lead others going through the same. But, forgive thyself..HE understands (and remember..so does she in Paradise)…And I “see” a kind, caring heart on here when you write! HE has great things ahead for you, dear one. What you learned from all that? HE will use in your special pathway now. Am lifting you right this moment..even with company of the way..As we visit? Am going to believe for you! You can do things in her special memory now..and help others going through the challenges of illness in a family. You are precious and His daughter, too..Remember that!! Patti, I have sooooo many flaws..We all have them..So many past things I wish could redo..When my Mom and Sister went through the challeges of alcoholism..But, “overall”, they remembered only the good..and they understood how difficult that timespan was. Was too hard on myself..and so are you! HE is in controll and is going to help you heal emotionally. Remember those beautiful words from Ann Frank “I don’t think of all the misery..but all the beauty that still remains”..And there “was” some beauty…Another way to phrase that same thought? Philippians 4:8!!! Holding you up and know others are doing that, too!!! (((((((Patti)))))))
Hi Chelsea,
Check out http://www.thelife.com/study for some good on line Bible Studies.
Afternoon ladies. Asking for prayer for me and my family as we make transitions from church seeking God’s will. This devotional is a good reminder of being slow to speak and asking for God’s wisdom in our words. The power of life and death is in the tongue.
As several have mentioned today already, I too live in GA and ask for prayer for surrounding states as well. Thanks for coming together on this…we are in great need. But the thing that seems to really hit home today as others have mentioned too is we need God’s rain to fall down upon us. Lord, I ask you today to be with each lady and fill us fresh and new. Life seems to have a way of emptying us…I need you daily Lord. In Jesus name. Amen.
I am a college student at a Christian school and I have been looking around for a resource so that I really do my devotions daily and my relationship with the Lord continues to grow. The devotional today was just what I needed but I didn’t even know.
I am a very honest person and it took this devotional to show me that sometimes I can be abrasive and not showing a Christ like attitude in all things.
I pray that the Lord will show all of us how to acheive this in our day to day lives!
Thank you Fran….It seems that since I went to this site last week for the first time…as I mentioned how far away from God I have been ….with no desire to seek Him, that my heart has been lain open before Him.
This devotional has again reminded me of not only the words I have spoken but the looks I have given that speak volumes. In frustration over my mother’s illness, I was curt in words and no doubt looks or expressions on my face. No matter how worn out and tired we may be, God grant us the love and patience with our loved ones. I never had the privilidge of telling her how sorry I was and now she is gone.
I carry a great deal of guilt and ladies, it is a heavy load upon the heart. Let us all keep in mind that our words and our looks..expressions may be the last one of our loved ones see.
And thanks to anyone who knew Ihad this meeting prayers were answered.
God does have a sense of humour I am sure. Today I have been to a formal disciplinary hearing, all about my words. I was wrong and held my hand up but it has been sorted. I have learnt and will be watching my mouth.
Thank you again Gail for a much needed devotional subject..Our tongues so small anatomically, but so powerful both for good and bad ..We can speak life, JOY, and healing prophecy over ourselves and those we love and even total strangers..Or we can “undo” those things by negative use of that little body member! As we pray each day for daily help..asking the Lord to control these tongues to be used for His Kingdom.. a welcome daily prayer! We never know but what one word “fitly spoken” can produce Gold in someone’s life..like the Bible speaks of..We can turn our day’s and another’s day..and life..around with HIS help! Thank you, Gail, for the prayer!!
Company on the way here and determined to stay “connected” to this wonderful sistership during it..Praying for all requests above..Patti, HE can end the personal droughts, too, and ALL go through times of those..But you are reaching out and HE sees and will help! Believing with and for you!!
Thank you, dear ladies, for prayers for our ongoing drought here and we will remember Alabama’s needs, too..and ask the Lord to help TX with the overabundance of rain there..
Have Blessed, JOYFUL day in each location! Thank you, Jesus, for another day of opportunity in YOU!!!
Good Morning Ladies, Gail..your devotional, is so perfect for all. Even at my age, I think, “OH!, I wish, I knew then what I know now!!” That remark ,is what so many of my elders would say, as I was growing up. What was it? The mystery, that unfolded, was my decision to follow Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit, who Gail mentions in the question is our answer. I cannot have your WISDOM without the Power of the Holy Spirit. Wisdom, shines and speaks volumes without saying a word. The waters, of the fountain of life, will not destroy as the waters of natural erosian. Self-Control, is a huge fruit that sometimes I struggle with to just be still or not eat that last bag of candy (Yes,the tongue loves sugar). Live’s, have been ruined and their paths of rightousness have left the race due to the judgement of others. Inspiring and Encouraging each other builds up the church body.
Lord, you designed and created a perfect body inside and outside. Please, Lord, do not let us defile it with sin but with Godly Wisdom. Let us not perish in our own wisdom which is not of you. The tongue, is untamable, without you Father. I ask that Your Holy Spirit, shall be upon and within us as we speak words of life like a fountain! We, see your wisdom at work, through the eyes of our soul and smile as we let YOU answer for US with all BOLDNESS and KINDNESS. I, thank you Jesus, for a devotional this morning, that is so perfect for today and always. We, do not want the words of sin that destroy and decay our day and the promise of a new heavenly body. Your word, is hidden in my heart and reveals itself when I answer with words or silence…they both edify you. SHINE JESUS SHINE!! In your perfect peace, Toni
I am so blessed by this prayer and devotional this morning. I am preparing to go on a retreat with some of my sisters in Christ and I fully intended to complain and let all of my frustrations out, but this devotional was a HALT sign for me. I must watch what I say and how I say it. The prayer was awsome and I have, and will continue to pray for the rain Georgia and Alabama needs. God bless you all ladies and please keep me and my words in prayer.
Wilma
Lord, let it rain on me also, for I am dry and barren…
This devotional was right on point for me. Please pray with me that the Lord will tame my tongue as well.I don’t realie the affect that me complaining out loud has on my husband and children. I tend to fret about the house,finances and not getting enough sleep with a 2yr old a 7mo old and a 9yr old as well as my husband it can be tough. Please just pray for me and my family. I want my words to speak life to my family.
Lord let it rain in Georgia!!
I pray our strength in you Lord.
We pray in Jesus Christ Holy name…
Just like Georgia my soul is thirsty for you o’Lord.Let it rain Lord bring relief to your people bring down the blessings..
i prayed the pray and will also be praying for all those who need rain
sharon
Gail, I was just thanking God for controlling my tongue with my adult son this morning and then I read your devotional. It is always awesome when God keeps us surrounded with the truth He knows we need to learn at a deeper level. Thank you for being an instrument of God’s truth.
Ladies, I am praying for you to have the rain you need and for it to stay dry here in Texas. We have your rain and would like to share it. :-)
Chris, thank you. And do pray for Alabama and other states in severe drought conditions also. God is the only one able to send us the rain we so badly need. Praise Him!!
Sharing and learning together,
June L
Isn’t it wonderful that as women that we have each other to learn from. What a blessing God has given us in Christian fellowship.
Include Alabama in your prayers, also.
Rachael
This is a great devotional today. Gail you have outdone yourself. I ask GOD to please tame my tongue, make me think before I speak and I also ask you to please make sure I get a grip on my anger before I lose it. THY WILL BE DONE NOT MINE
CHRIS
PS I WILL PRAY FOR GEORGIA
God can “tame” an “untamed” tongue. He did for me, and He can do it for you. You simply ask for His help, and He will give it.
Father God, thank you so much for taming my tongue over the years. I so desparately needed it. I cried out for you to help me, and you did. Thank you for forgiving me of hurts caused by my tongue. Continue to help me “think” before I speak. Continue to pour love and compasssion into my heart so that I have plenty to share with others. Help me to become a trustworthy woman, that others see Jesus in me.
Ladies, we still desparately need rain here in Georgia. Please pray for rain to pour down upon us. Blessings to all!
I’m finding I’m growing in my daily walk but I never thought of trustworthy and my tongue. I find ways to encourage those around me.
I know I can be honest when speaking to people and sometimes my honesty is seen as brutal. I’ll have to work on guarding my tongue and excercising patience. I want people to see me as trustworthy and wise.
Thank you for this wonderful devotional.