Matthew 12:35-37 ( NLT ) 35 "A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. 36 And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak. 37 The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.” What do a man's words say about his heart? What do your words say about you? My words aren't always perfect. I'll readily admit my flaws and imperfection and am continually grateful for the Lord's grace. But as the work of His transforming me continues, I become ever more conscious of my words. If the words that come from our mouths identify the content of our heart, how very important it is to take care in what we say... Thankfully, as we draw nearer to witness Christ's perfection, we become more aware of our own imperfections and find Him ready to work in us as we're willing to confess our weakness and really surrender ou...
A much loved spiritual mentor pointed out to me the difference between the Apostle Paul's past will (a life without Christ) and His new will that evolved after the Lord called Him. He then challenged me to define what my own new will would say... ...let my response be found here...
"It is not the title that people give to themselves that defines who they are; it is the fruit of what they produce." Graham Cooke