Speak Carefully

Devotional Passage:  James 3:1-8

But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.  James 3:8

In recent years superheroes have been making a comeback.  Superman, Spiderman, Batman, Underdog, and Iron Man are back in theaters saving the world with their super powers.

Did you know that we have super powers?  They are bound up in our tongues.  The words we speak to others, and the words we withhold from others, have super powers to heal, encourage, and build them up; or they wound, discourage, and destroy them.

Lex Luther is the villain who always tries to control Superman's powers.  Satan tries to control our tongues in much the same way.  Kryptonite is the weapon of choice for Lex.  Self is Satan's number one weapon against us.

Since you and I will never have he power within ourselves to control our tongues, we must depend on God's Holy Spirit.  Surrender your tongue to Him today before your mouth gets the better of you.

Father, I surrender my tongue to You.  Control it with Your super power to bring encouragement and healing to others.