Meek & Quiet

Proverbs 21:23 "Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles."

I have to say on more times then not I have wished this verse had been sown in my heart and brought to my remembrance. There have been times I have hoped, I could take back some of the things I have said over the years. Once it comes out there is no taking it back.

I have a good friend who has helped me to see the great importants of being meek and quiet. Explaining that meekness is really power under control and quiet is more be still to observe. This is not something I have mastered mind you. It has helped me to be much more aware of what I say now and what I don't.

Meek by definition:
1 : enduring injury with patience and without resentment : MILD
2 : deficient in spirit and courage : SUBMISSIVE
3 : not violent or strong : MODERATE

How often am I injured by what someone says, without a thought I get upset and resent them, thinking all the while, I don't deserve to be treated this way. Who do I think I am? I have to ask my self, when Jesus died a sinless man for my sin and I can't practice a little meekness to honor my Lord.

Quiet by definition:
1 a : marked by little or no motion or activity : CALM
b : GENTLE, EASYGOING
c : not interfered with
d : enjoyed in peace and relaxation
2 a : free from noise or uproar : STILL

Quiet, oh what a word. I have always thought of quiet as just not making any noise. Not so, know that I have done a little studding. My body language toward people says a lot more then I want at times. I may find that my brain and flesh kick into over drive when someone says something I don't exactly agree with. A little rolling of the eyes, making some lovely sighs of distain, having some restlessness about me, all of these things are common reactions they just shouldn't be.

I am preaching to myself of course. Why do I feel as if I am extra special that my ideas comments and suggestions are more valuable than everyone else and have to squeeze my little two cents in all the time, and oh buddy if I don't get too, I am put out. What a heel I am.

God in heaven help me to be more meek & quiet that I would honor and glorify you, not myself.

Prayer Request

Ladies,

I have a very special prayer request. You will see hopefully a picture of a baby girl, her name is Anna, and a picture of her mommy, Bethany (wearing yellow). Anna is the daughter of Ryan and Bethany Hodges who meet in Peru where they both served as Our Generation volunteers

Anna was born with scoliosis, which is where the spine has not fully developed properly and causes curving. Anna has an appointment with a specialist soon and will most likely need surgery's to help correct the problem. It is not known right now how sever the problem is, the x-rays show the disc at the base of her neck are not all the way fused together and they could fuse as she grows in a way that would affect her not to walk properly.

Bethany has a great spirit. Ryan and Bethany have put there house up for sale, they decided bethany should be at home with Anna after she was diagnosed, they also are praying about going to Thailand as missionary's.

Anna is 6 months old.

Please keep this very special family in your prayers.

Standing Tall

I couldn't sleep last night not sure why. I got up and started reading my bible and God showed me this verse. "Let me not be ashamed, O Lord; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave." Psalm 31:17.  

God knows our very being, when I am unsure when, where, or what exactly to do God is there. I was struggling last night with all kinds of pressure and worry, then God stepped in with this verse. 

I am a christian not just by name but by birth a second birth of choice. I called out to God through his son Jesus Christ and asked to be saved from what I could not save myself from.  

I pray with God's help I will stand tall for him as so many others have. Let me not be ashamed.