Proverbs 25: 20
Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on soda, is he who sings songs to a troubled heart.
Oh my, have I been guilty of singing songs to a troubled heart, instead of weeping with those who weep?
I know that I do rejoice with those who rejoice; but I also want to commiserate with the miserable, not condoning (or accusing of) the sin that brought on the misery, but encouraging the troubled heart to trust in God.
God's Word created, and our words also have great power: a soft tongue can break a bone (v. 15). Our words can build up and encourage, or they can tear down and destroy.
O my Father, please grant me the discretion and discernment, in Your wisdom, to tread lightly, thinking and considering my words before I open my mouth or approach my keyboard.
Father, keep me mindful of my words, that I may see with Your eyes, hear with Your ears, understand according to Your ways, filling my heart with Your love that will overflow my mouth to speak Your words: to commiserate, to encourage, to teach, to admonish, to reprove--to be Your hands and feet and mouth to accomplish Your purposes.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
