Words

"By your words you will be justified and by your words you will be condemned."

Ok, really Lord, does this verse have to be in the Bible.

Truly Lord, I want my words to be sweet and kind and loving......, but what about when the kids fight all day and I just can't take it anymore, what about when a toddler spreads ground coffee all over my carpet, what about when they are so noisy I wonder if I will ever be able to hear myself think again.

I realize Lord that there are times I need to say truth to my children, raise them up, disciple them.  There are times I need to speak in truth to my husband, out of love.

But overall these words..... I know, I know, they need to be wrapped in love, in a spoonful of sugar, something sweet to help them go down easier.

Lord, I really can't do this on my own.  I really do need your help with this one.

As Scripture says, "Whoever can bridle their tongue is a perfect man" (or woman, I guess).  So, I guess Father, please help me.  Help me to make this a bigger priority and issue in my life.  Make me a truly kind woman, may be words be seasoned with grace. Don't let me wound my children and my husband and even friends with my words.  I love you Father.