Gossip

1 Peter 3:10-17

For,
"Whoever would love life
and see good days
must keep his tongue from evil
and his lips from deceitful speech.
He must turn from evil and do good;
he must seek peace and pursue it.
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
and his ears are attentive to their prayer,
but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."

Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.


Dear Lord,

Today I was wondering how it is that so suddenly I became sensible to your voice and your wishes. It changes all the perspective of things.

Before I complained I could not hear you and I did not know what to do, and now I hear your voice and sometimes its such a challenge to obey.

I am sorry when you speak to me and I am slow to answer. I am sorry when you ask things of me and I ignore you. I am sorry that sometimes you are not my priority.

I must run away from gossip. It is my weakness. I do not want to talk about people Lord. I want to love them like you do.

Ephesians 4:29

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Ephesians 5:4

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.

Next time I will avoid the situation, I will stop my tongue. Flood me with your grace and give me a new sheet.

Thank you for speaking into my heart. I want to be faithful. I know it is possible. Jesus you are King, you are God.

Give me your love, teach me how to love.

I need your grace.