BE STILL, MY TONGUE

THOUGHT:

Pascal remarked, "Do you wish people to believe good of you? Don't speak" (Pensees #44).

My Nana, quoting a traditional proverb, used to warn us, "A still tongue makes a wise head."

WORD:

"Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue." Proverbs 17:28

"When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise." Proverbs 10:19

DEED:

Today, Lord, help me to hold my tongue.

 Just for today, Lord, may i speak only words that are kind and affirming.

 Before i say even one word, Lord, let me be sure it is something i would welcome being said to me.

 O, Lord, still my terrible, trembling tongue.