Our words Matthew 15

Our words reflect our heart is the premise behind Matthew 15:16-20. Too often I chose to say what's on my heart and all too often what I say isn't a nice thing at all. I've always felt that not saying these hurtful things would help, but that wouldn't be solving the problem. My heart would still be in a poor place. It comes as no surprise that I've never been able to control my tongue, since the root of the problem is never solved. If I died today I would be known as a sarcastic person and often my sarcasm comes at the benefit of others, but being at a funeral this weekend has led me to realize that I want to be known as an encourager or a builder of people when I die. The man who passed away was both an encourager and an investor in people around him.

Lord, help me to grow out of my sarcasm and cynicism. Help me to see past the negative to the positive in people around me, especially my family. Change my heart, so my words are yours. Guide me to be an encourager of those around me and help me to believe the best about all I come in contact with.