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.
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Hey! Great to see you have a blog! We are praying for you, and love ya!!!
My toes are broken 'cause you just stepped ALL over them! I'm going to have to come back to this and remind myself how I'm supposed to be acting. Thanks for these thoughts.
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