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| “The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” |
| —Psalm 119:130 |
As i began to think about this blog post and reviewed the Scripture verse for today, I had to stop and ask myself whether my words give light or darkness.
I have always had a far-too-quick temper. I get angry every time I hear certain political commentary on the television. One good friend has suggested that I simply stop watching the news and commentary programs. While I realize that offers a possible solution, I also know that I intend to remain informed about what’s going on in the world.
More than my occasional temper flares, I’m far more concerned about whether the words I say in my normal talking bring light or darkness into my conversations. Does my critical spirit harm others because I am not speaking words that would bring light?
I know one thing, the Psalmist, in speaking about God, made it very clear in Psalm 119:130:
The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
If God’s words give light, shouldn’t our words give light, as well? I think they should. And, I think that is a good thing to focus on at the beginning of this new day: making certain our words bring light rather than darkness into every situation.
I feel that challenge very strongly and I hope you do, too.
