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    Bite Your Tongue, Bite My Tongue - Inspiring Words by Chaplain Denise

     If only we could take back things said in anger or frust ration. Yesterday I had one of those IF ONLY I could go back for a “do over” and bite my tongue moments.  I made a remark about a co-worker that was less than congenial. I won’t tell you what I actually said because it’s embarrassing and unbecoming of a Chaplain.  Many would say it’s no big deal, but I immediately regretted my choice of words, if only…

    I have a revolving ring clip with 3x5 scripture cards sitting on my desk. It’s something I started about 10 years ago to help me memorize Bible verses that are particularly poignant to me. The verse card I’ve been reviewing the last week is dated spring 2000 and reads:  “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up, according to their needs that it may benefit those who listen.”   Ephesians 4:29   I know right?  I memorized this over 10 years ago, I’ve been reminding myself for a week and WHAM, out comes the insult. If only… Once back in my office, I closed the door and tried to regain my composure. I said a brief prayer asking God to forgive me, which He always does so graciously. Next I opened Our Daily Bread and read the scripture for the day. Our Daily Bread is a little devotional pamphlet that has verses and life applications. For Wednesday September 8 the topic was “Wholesome Words” and I’ll bet you can guess what passage was quoted, Ephesians 4:29.  You just can’t make this stuff up.  What are the odds that out of the entire Bible, the verse for the day would be just the one I needed?

     

    God is so funny isn’t He?  Some may think it sacrilegious to say God has a sense of humor, but He must. He made us in His image and we have a sense of humor right?   So on I go about my merry way hoping/praying, that next time I’ll remember to bite my tongue.  

     

    Chaplain Denise

    (925) 779-7200 x1237

     

    • 9 September 2010
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