Devotional Thought: A Gentle Response

Proverbs 15:28 "The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things."

Everyday we have a choice to make as to how we will respond to others. 

Will we respond hastly with anger and frustration when we are upset, or will we take some time to think about what the godly response should be?

Will we say the first thing that comes out of our mouths, or will we think about how our words could affect the other person?

We learn from James 3 about how powerful the tounge is and how no one can tame the tounge.

If we choose to think about our response to people and even to life, I think this will make a big difference in our conversations and interactions. We can then choose to respond in a loving and gentle manner. People will be blessed by our words and not cursed. Our words will be uplifting and encouraging. Don't you think people will much rather listen and heed to kind gentle words than angry and rude words?

Remember: "A gentle tounge is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit." Proverbs 15:4

Let's choose today not to break anyone's spirit, or even our own. Let's choose to build each other up with our words and not tear each other down.