Managing Your Mouth

April 19, 2023

How does God help us manage our mouth? By going directly to the source: the heart.

Have you ever said, “I don’t know what got into me—I’m not that kind

of person”? Well, the truth is, it wouldn’t be coming out of your mouth

if it wasn’t in your heart first.

Matthew 12:34 says, “For whatever is in your heart determines what you say” (NLT).

What you say, reveals what’s really inside. Sometimes, it isn’t pretty.

Here are some things the tongue can reveal:

• A harsh tongue reveals an angry heart.
• A negative tongue reveals a fearful heart.
• A boasting tongue reveals an insecure heart.
• An overactive tongue reveals an unsettled heart.
• A judgmental tongue reveals a guilty heart.
• A critical tongue reveals a bitter heart.

If your tongue reveals an angry heart, then ask God to heal your hurting heart with his love.

As you begin to feel accepted in God’s love, your heart will change

and produce the fruit of patience and kindness. God promises, “I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you” (Ezekiel 36:26 ESV).

Consider making this part of your morning prayers: “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer” (Psalm 19:14 NIV).

As God transforms your heart, the way you talk to others will begin to change.