Daily verse

Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. – Proverbs 12:18 (NIV)

Our culture esteems quick wit, but many times that wit devolves into words that hurt others for a laugh. The Proverbs challenges us to see our tongue as a healing balm. How do you do that? It starts with what we are looking for. Instead of looking for the inconsistencies in other people’s lives, start to notice the strengths. When what we notice is turned into words, we can encourage others in ways that few people do. An occasional jab is fun, but may we be known more for the way we build others up instead of tearing them down.

I'm working on watching what I say, the Bible says it's not what goes into your mouth that corrupts, but what comes out of it.

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29

Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow.

— Psalm 144:4 (NIV)
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Time is so precious -- time with our families, our children, our parents, our friends, as well as our brothers and sisters in Christ. How do you invest your time? Where do you invest it? You know, it's really more valuable than the money we invest. Once it's gone, it can't be reclaimed. So as you begin each day, ask God that you will be able to "know the time," to see it for what it is and to use it for its greatest good. Time passes quickly, and like the shadows of early evening, it's not long before it is absorbed into the gathering darkness of night.

Good inspiration. I can look back through my life, and I have many regrets having said the wrong thing at the right time.

"I will praise you, O Lord. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation."
Isaiah 12:1-2

I have been doing as the bible says, going into my room, closing the door and praying. I need more lawns to support us right now, after three days I got a lead and bid on a small apartment complex. When I gave her a price, she said yes very fast, meaning I underbid the other guy substantially. I called yesterday and she is waiting to hear from the owner, but I feel good about it. I got two other calls, but one was in Port Artur and the other was in Lufkin, too far just to go and give a bid. But I will trust in the Lord and not be afraid. I have the ambition and he has the connections.