I am most bothered by some of the things that come out of my mouth without thinking! I’ve had several occasions lately where I have said something that could be disruptive and it was out before I thought it. I don’t like this for basically two reason. First, Jesus said, “The things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart and those defile a man.” Matthew 15″18. I don’t enjoy looking into my heart through some things I may say. I want my heart to be loving and kind, like Jesus is, so when my mouth shows me something different than even I expect, I am crushed and go to Jesus for cleansing. Praise God for His lovingkindness and mercy to me.

The other reason I don’t like it when I do this is that cleansing often means confessing to whomever heard what I said. I must go to them and confess my sin also. Most are very gracious and forgiving, but still it is humbling to confess and seek their forgiveness also. I guess that is why God made it necessary to gain a clear conscience. He knows we need the reminder that we are still sinners and must be on guard against the flesh. God has shown me recently that I cannot let down my guard or the enemy of us all will play havoc with my mouth and spirit. I love my Lord Jesus Christ and my Heavenly Father and I don’t want to misrepresent them to the world by careless words or speech.

In Philippians 4″8-9 God has told us what to think about and criticism nor judgement are on that list. God help me to keep my thoughts on Him and His Words. He deserves nothing less.