James 3:9-10 (ESV)
With it [the tongue] we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.
As I read the news and scroll through social media, curses seem to outweigh blessings. That’s not how it should work.
Good morning, Lord. Keep watch over the words I speak. Put a stop to my curses, inspire more blessings. As much as it depends on me, let me live in peace with everyone (Romans 12:18). Show me how to love those who don’t love me, those who disagree with me and those who walk the wayward path. Teach me to reach out to them with godly grace.
