For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile. (1 Peter 3:10)

I recently read, In the apostle Peter’s first letter, he told the followers of Jesus, “Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called. . . . For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile. Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it” (1 Peter 3:9–11).

The psalmist David wrote, “Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips” (Ps. 141:3). That’s a great prayer for the beginning of each day and in every situation when we want to strike back with words.

Lord, guard our words today so we may not harm others by what we say. Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Amen.

May we start each day with this on our lips that we may live by example and lead others to Christ. Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof (Provers 18:21). Be mindful of what you say, you have the power to build up or tear down, what will you choose today.

Have a wonderful day in The Lord!

Today’s Reading is 1 Peter 3:8-12