Make Over My Mouth Project 2012: Day 5

What do YOU do to tame your tongue?

When I asked this question my friend Sandi sent me a couple of great tips. She agreed to let me share them with you and I have added a third idea.

1. Write scriptures about your words or the mouth on sticky notes. Put them in conspicuous places where you will see them often during the day. Try your bathroom mirror, above the kitchen sink or on your car dashboard.
2. Set an alarm for three times during the day to remind you to say a specific scripture about the mouth out loud (Psalm 19:14 anyone?). Perhaps pick times you know are difficult for you to keep a civil tongue, e.g. morning (drive to work), afternoon (most difficult time of the work day), and evening (the drive home)
3. Turn these Scriptures into a prayer! The combination of scripture and prayer is sure to give us improved control over our lips.

Here are a couple of examples:

The right word at the right time is like precious gold set in silver.
Proverbs 25:11

Lord, please give me valuable words to speak--words that are like precious gold. Give me just the right word at the right time.

Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
Proverbs 20:15

Father in heaven, give me lips that speak knowledge. Help me to listen to You before I speak. Help me to remember that it is better to wait to speak if I don't have any useful words to give.

I encourage you to find your own verses. Use your concordance or do a search at BibleGateway.com on words, mouth or lips. Please share your experience. Thank you Sandi for your suggestions!

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