Fruits of the mouth

Good Morning!

In the heat of an argument, people often release words meant to wound, defend pride, or satisfy a moment of anger. Scripture reminds us that the “fruit of the mouth” can fill the belly (Prov. 18:20), but the aftertaste may linger far longer than the moment. Words spoken in haste can create a lifetime stomachache, fractured relationships, broken trust, and emotional scars that take years to heal.

 

Many friendships, marriages, families, and even destinies have been damaged because of the bitter fruit that flowed from someone’s lips. What we speak is rarely accidental. 

Jesus teaches that whatever comes out of the mouth is a direct reflection of what has been brewing in the heart. If harsh, vindictive, or reckless words roll off the tongue with ease, it is a sign that the heart has been quietly harboring those seeds.

 

As followers of Christ, we are called to cultivate hearts that reflect His character. hearts filled with grace, patience, humility, and love. When the heart is transformed, the mouth will follow.

Choose your words wisely. Speak life. Sow peace. Let your mouth bear fruit that nourishes rather than destroys. For the words you release today may shape someone’s tomorrow and your own. 

Letting go of your pain

We all have scars that have memories. They remind us just how we got the scars. Though the pain is gone the scars are reminders of our past. We all have been hurt by family and friends. Most people hold on to the pains of their past never letting go, or never allowing time to heal the pain. Like a sore that tries to heal we constantly pick the past (scab) by talking about it years later, never letting it heal. We keep decade old conflicts fresh. It continuously festers in your spirit causing more pain. Your scars show the healing power of God. Not just natural healing process but it also demonstrates through healing we can and should forgive. The scars should be a reminder for us not to repeat the situation. Old scars should draw us closer to God. Whatever you are holding onto from your past let it heal. Let it go and forgive. Let it be just a scar of your past!