IT'S TOO LATE

"But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be."

James 3:8-10
King James Version

We need to encourage and pray for people instead of judging them and criticizing them. No one is perfect and that includes you and it includes me. Just because I write devotions every day doesn't mean that I  don't get upset with people and say things I should not say and them I have to tell God that I'm sorry and ask Him to forgive me.

One of my pastors said many times "If you will keep your own heart right before God, you won't have the time to criticize and condemn others. May God help us to be encouragers to one another instead of saying things that hurt people.

Once we say something that hurts someone we can't take it back. They can forgive us but only Jesus can heal a broken heart. Thank You, Jesus, for loving us even when we say and do things that hurt You.

Joanne Lowe
January 30, 2021