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Tuesday January 19 2016  THE SCRIPTURES AND THE MOUTH

Computers!  You either love them or you detest them!  I really don’t think it’s the computer’s fault but more my fault for not being tech savvy.   I know enough about them to use them TO MY CAPACITY, but not enough to be master over them.  I have been working with computer problems most of this afternoon and evening with a Geek squad representative.  I only wanted tune ups by the Geek Squad but both PC’s have problems that need the big guns.  That means I must take them in to be serviced (for no charge).  OR… I can have the Geek squad (one person) come to the house for 4 hours and work on any and all computers that I own for $50 for the four hours.  That is worth it to me.  I have a big heavy tower for my professional work and it is a bear to haul back and forth.  This poor laptop that I am currently using is having its one year birthday soon and has not been tuned up all year which has resulted in overload.  It is so full that it will not support an online computer to take control online.  Mr. Geek Squad suggested I get a tune up once a month.  Which I will do from this point on.  I’ll just schedule it on my calendar, call and have my over-the-phone service call (for three computer) via the phone.  That way they will not get overloaded with all the excess that the computer holds on to.  My Geek Squad subscription cost $99.00 for one year.  There is absolutely no charge with over-the-phone repair or if I take it in to Best Buy.  However, there are some things that need to be done, which must be done from home base because of all the connections and contraptions and WiFi that is involved with having all this paraphernalia.  It will be best for me to have someone come out.

Our Quandary regarding the house is still not totally settled, but it should be by tomorrow.  I am beginning to wonder if I have too much on my plate.  That is a hard thing for me to admit.  I have always just done what must be done, regardless how much was expected.  Now, I am rethinking life a bit.  I have pared down my obligations.   I no longer do any type of consultations or counseling such as Stephen Ministry, or Theophostic Ministry.  I am finished with my professional photography.  I am not involved with any organized ministry at church.  I am not on the prophetic prayer team this year, nor do I have any involvement leading or attending Connect Groups through our church.  I have curbed all organized activities that meet on a regular basis and I still don’t seem to have time to accomplish what I desire to accomplish. 

So…I have figured out it must be my age!  If I don’t have anything else to blame something on I can always just blame it on getting older.  But that doesn’t work for long either because I don’t feel old yet.  I just had a light bulb moments!  I think I know why I am not accomplishing my goals.  It must be because I talk too much.  I can talk to anyone, anywhere, anytime, even when realistically I don’t have the time.  I saw that happen today and realized how much time it takes to talk and listen.  Well, perhaps it was Dave that actually helped me to figure that out because he was patiently (or maybe I should say IMPATIENTLY) waiting for me all those times I was waylaid by all those interesting people.  And he wasn’t a happy camper.  And I don’t blame him.  I shall try hard not to talk too much in the future (at least when he is waiting with me).  I tried that once when we first married and it didn’t really work too well for me.  Well, I’m older and hopefully wiser now so maybe there is hope.  I suppose I’ll just have to write longer blogs to use up all my words.  JUST KIDDING! JUST KIDDING!   

To show you how mature I am becoming, I’ll just stop this blog right here, write a poem (MAYBE a short one) and get ready to make dinner.  We usually have a light supper and so it is quite simple to prepare.

 

THE SCRIPTURES AND THE MOUTH

By Kathleen Martens

January 19, 2016

 

Oh the scripture is full of caution

Of what a mouth should say.

The wise heart accepts commands

But chattering fools, ruin, demands.

 

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain

Of life, that flows from deep within.

Violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked

And their words cause them to sin.

 

Knowledge is stored up by the wise,

But ruin is invited by fools.

For the words they choose to speak

Seem to break all God’s rules.

 

When words are many

Sin is not absent

But he who speaks little

Allow sin no consent.

 

A righteous tongue is choice silver

As words come from their heart.

But the words of the wicked

Have little value to depart.

 

Lips of the righteous

Many will nourish.

But the simple fool will die,

For they do not flourish.

 

Through the mouth of the righteous

Wisdom speaks with voice.

Their words are fitting

Because of their choice.

 

And he who answers without listening,

It is his folly and shame.

And a liar who is perverse

Tarnishes his very own name.

 

With his mouth

The godless destroys,

But through righteous knowledge

Escape is employed.

 

A man of understanding

Will hold his tongue

But a gossip,

By himself is hung.

 

Reckless words pierce

The heart like a sword.

But the tongue of the wise

Give a healing word.

 

Truthful lips endure forever,

God delights in what is spoken.

Kind words will cheer a man,

When he’s down and broken

 

He who guards his lips

Also guards his soul.

But he who speaks rashly,

For him, no such goal.

 

Knowledge is not upon the lips

When a foolish man doth speak.

It is the truthful who save lives,

A false witnesses voices deceit.

 

Folly and evil gush

From the mouth of a fool,

Kind words of the righteous,

Are a healing tool.

 

A man finds joy

When giving an apt reply.

And oh how wonderful

A timely word applies.

 

The righteous prayers

Of a man are heard,

Because God in heaven

Hears every word.

 

Good news gives health

To a man’s bones.

And to the man who listens,

His wisdom is honed.

 

He who speaks truth

Is an honored man.

Even among kings

He uprightly stands.

 

Pleasant words are a honeycomb,

And to the soul so sweet.

A Wiseman’s heart guides his mouth,

His words to others a treat.

 

Whew!  That poem started short and just grew.  I have looked up a lot of verses from Proverbs about the mouth.  And this isn’t half of them!

GOOD NIGHT AND GOD BLESS YOU.  I WILL KEEP THE REST OF MY WORDS TO MYSELF.  (You see, I am learning.)

BELOW PLEASE READ PART THREE OF:

8 Keys to Finding God’s Will For Your Life

 3) Obey what you already know to be God’s Will.

Many people seem to want to know what God’s plan is for their lives, but they overlook the fact that 98% of His will is already delineated carefully through His Word. God is very clear about many, many aspects of His will. For instance, it is clearly His plan that we abstain from sexual immorality (1 Thessalonians 4:3).

If we do not obey the things that God has shown us clearly to be His will, why would we think He would reveal any further information regarding His plan for our lives? Obedience is an important first step.

http://www.biblestudytools.com/blogs/chris-russell/8-keys-to-knowing-god-s-will-for-your-life.html