Saturday, June 12, 2010

Because I love Him

"I said to myself, ‘I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will curb my tongue when the ungodly are around me.” Psalm 39:1

For no other reason I want to be able to live out this verse because of the love I have for Christ. I want to become more aware of my words and my actions making sure they always display Christ’s love and the love I have for Him.

“Jesus replied, All those who love me will do what I say.” John 14:23

Therefore we will;

“be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” James 1:19


“Avoid all perverse talk; stay far from corrupt speech.” Proverbs 4:24


“Then watch your tongue! Keep your lips from telling lies!” Psalm 34:13


“Those who refuse to slander others or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends.” Psalm 15:3


“The godly think before speaking; the wicked spout evil words.” Proverbs 15:28


“Obscene stories, foolish talk, and course jokes-these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.” Ephesians 5:4

”Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live.” Ephesians 4:29-30

Most of all we will;

“Use his words to teach and counsel each other. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, all the while giving thanks through him to God the Father.” Colossians 3:16-17

I don’t want to just say I love God and then not back it up with my actions and speech. I want to truly be able to show, speak and say that I love God with every part of me and others see that love relationship we have for each other.

Prayer: Lord forgive me, I have so often said I loved You and have not showed it through my actions nor my speech. Lord thank You for removing the veil from over my eyes so that today I could truly grasp and see that true love is shown through obedience that is displayed through my actions and words. Lord I want everything I do and say to be a reflection of You, representing You in with the utmost respect and honor. Amen