Category: Human Emotions

I asked the Lord for x amount
And He gave x, y, and z
He went over the top and blessed abundantly
Beyond my imagination or need

Yet, sometimes I feel this I should not receive
As my behavior has not lived up to heavenly
My mind drifts back to remember when I did this or that
Yet my sins the Lord forgave and remembers not (Isaiah 43:35)

Besides God like to give good gifts just for the asking (Matthew 7:12)
And He’s removed the sin as far as east coast from west
So, I should forgive myself
And enjoy guilt free all blessings I get.

After the heated exchange
I worried if a positive relationship would remain
During the weekend, did no fun things
Just spent time worrying

Never mind Jesus said don’t worry (Matthew 6:34)
Didn’t think about how the Lord would fight for me
And that I should hold my peace (Exodus 14:14)
I just built anxiety on what happens Monday morning

So, Monday comes and before I confronted the situation
To my surprise it confronts me
With nothing but being warm and friendly
What a waste of time I spent with worries

Lesson learned, don’t just hear the word of God
Live it in your heart
Trust that you can cast your burdens upon Him (Psalm 55:22)
So, no need to spend time worrying
Thank you Lord for reminding me
About wasting time with needless worrying.

Everything was peaceful
decided to go even though I didn’t want to
eventually something was said
then up popped the bad attitude
And my tongue became unruly

The spirit convicted me right away
No matter whom I’m talking to, watch what you say
“I’m sorry “ should have come out my mouth
But I was too proud
Spirit then said If you can’t say I’m sorry
do something nice
And until I did, I wasn’t feeling right

Thanks Lord for your convicting spirit
That didn’t let me be comfortable
For saying words so harmful
You showed me how to express being sorrowful
And reminded me to watch my mouth.

 

Insight

In James 3:6-11, it talks about how the tongue is such as small part of the body, yet has such a powerful impact on our lives. Words can hurt more than physical wounds. And unlike physical wounds which heal, words can cause permanent emotionally damage. Folk can stay mad at each other for life. So, watch what you say.