Speaking in Christ Only

Foot in mouth syndrome is something that I struggle with greatly. The more frustrate, scared, or uncomfortable I am with a situation, the higher the possibility that I am going to say something that I shouldn't. Within the same realm of struggle, I also have difficulty speaking what I mean in a none threatening or insulting way. Many times I do not mean to insult or hurt another person but the way I word my response accidentally harms them anyway. Needless to say this has caused quite a few intense "discussions" between both my wife and I and many of my close friends.

I am reminded of the verse in James 1:19 saying, "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger." Many of the times that I struggle with saying things I shouldn't involves either me not listening or me becoming emotional. I find that in these times I am not trusting God in my situation. Do you ever find yourself depending on only your own ability instead of letting Jesus guide you? Well if your anything like me then those times probably don't work out to well for you. I pray that I would be more like this verse in James. I pray that I can listen more and speak less. Trust in Jesus and he can help you with any weakness you encounter.

Blessings,

Greg