Guarding Your Tongue with Wisdom: A Devotion on Speaking Life.

Words are powerful. They have the ability to **build up** or **tear down**, to **heal** or **wound**.  

As believers, we are called to use our words with **wisdom**, choosing to speak life, truth, and encouragement, even when emotions run high.

This devotion will help you lean on God’s wisdom to guard your tongue and honor Him with the words you speak every day.

Today’s Scripture. 

**Proverbs 18:21 (NIV):**  

"The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit."_

Devotional Thought.

It’s easy to speak quickly when we’re frustrated, hurt, or impatient.  

But **wisdom** teaches us to pause, pray, and respond with purpose rather than react out of emotion.

Our words carry weight. They shape atmospheres, influence hearts, and reflect the condition of our own spirit.

When we guard our tongues, we aren’t just trying to "be nice"—we're protecting relationships, sowing seeds of peace, and living out God’s character.  

**Speaking with wisdom** means:

- Choosing *gentleness* over harshness.  

- Speaking *truth* with *love*.  

- Offering *encouragement* even when it’s easier to criticize.

Wisdom reminds us: **Words are seeds**. What you plant today, you (and others) will harvest tomorrow.

When you ask God to guide your words, He gives you the strength to speak life—even in hard moments.

Prayer for Wise and Loving Speech.

Lord, set a guard over my mouth and watch over my lips. Teach me to speak with wisdom, kindness, and truth. Help me to respond with grace, not react in anger. Let my words build up, not tear down. Use my tongue to be a vessel of Your peace, encouragement, and love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.*

Daily Affirmations for Guarding My Words.

🗣️ *“I speak life, not death, over myself and others.”*  

🗣️ *“My words are seasoned with grace, wisdom, and truth.”*  

🗣️ *“I am quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.”*  

🗣️ *“I honor God with the words I choose.”*  

🗣️ *“My mouth is a fountain of encouragement and healing.”*

Repeat these affirmations daily to train your heart and tongue to align with God's heart.

 Practical Ways to Guard Your Tongue Daily.

1. **Pause before speaking**—especially when emotional.  

2. **Ask yourself**: “Will this build up or tear down?”  

3. **Pray for wisdom each morning**—invite the Holy Spirit to guide your words.  

4. **Practice speaking blessings**—start your day by encouraging someone else.  

5. **Reflect on your speech** at the end of the day—celebrate growth and ask for grace where.

Your words are a gift. When you speak with wisdom, you create space for God’s love to move in your life and in the lives of those around you.

Let your mouth be a fountain of life, healing, and hope.  

**Guard your tongue with wisdom—and you will guard your future with peace.**