“Words from the mouth of a wise
man are gracious, while the lips of a fool consume him; the beginning of his talking is folly
and the end of it is wicked madness.
Yet the fool multiplies
words. No man knows what will happen,
and who can tell him what will come after him?
The toil of a fool so wearies him that he does not even know how to go
to a city.” Ecclesiastes
10:12-15
“Look at the ships also, though
they are so great and are driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very
small rudder wherever the inclination fo the pilot desires. So also the tongue is a small part of the
body, and yet it boasts of great things.
“See how great a forest is set
aflame by such a small fire! And the
tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our
members as that which defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the course of
our life, and is set on fire by hell.
“For every species of beasts and
birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the
human race. But no one can tame the
tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison.” James
3:4-8
There is a book called Beauty
Care for the Tongue[1] and it would be
one of the most convicting books I’ve read.
It focuses on how easily we fail to control the words that come out of
our mouths. The Bible is just brimming
with wise words about how what we say stumbles ourselves and those around
us.
Take care with love, especially
His! Your servant and friend in Christ,
who still prays for you each morning.
Darlene
PS: Please
pray for this ministry. This is the 20th
year of endeavouring to serve others in His name to offer a smattering of
Scripture daily. Find my statement of faith by clicking (or cut and
paste this link into your Web browser): https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com You can
find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google search for “WeakDay
Devotion” (Also, there is a “Google
Blogger” App you can download to read them on your phone.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
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Gary McQ – will have major heart surgery (quadruple valve replacement)
soon. Pray he is surrounded by family
and friends as he goes through this journey.
Pray for his strength, courage and for his heart to be at peace, as the
Lord guides the hands of the surgeons and other health carers to repair his
physical heart.
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Fred – for travelling mercies and new insights as he begins a journey by car
across the USA.
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New Life Art Show – Please pray for this event (from October 9-12) hosted by
the Jesus Club to support God’s work in people with intellectual disabilities.
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Terri – her relationship of 13 years has just broken and she needs prayers to
travel through this journey.
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Tracey – after nearly three years, is losing a role she has enjoyed. She needs our prayers to relax into the
changes upon her.
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Ray’s Dad - (Ray Sr.) struggling through the
aftermath of cancer treatment. Pray the
Lord will touch Ray Sr.’s heart so he reaches out for the only hand that can save
him -- the compassionate Lord Jesus.
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USA – that the Lord would
demonstrate His power in unexpected and uniting way during these times of
unrest and confusion. Help hearts settle
and rest in Him alone. And let the truth
of God’s Word and ways overcome the drive to destroy our founding Bible-based values.
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Jen – my sweet friend in the UK—just had
her birthday and is still needing prayer as she recovers septicaemia, a blood
clot and gall stones. She needs rest and
skilful, wise health care providers.
Pray for her neighbour, Pat and
the continuing good health of her precious companion dog, Honey.
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Sergio – found a job for now, but it is wearing
him out physically. His diabetes is
presently under control and he’s found a place to live. Thank you for praying and please do not stop.
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