This year, what if you put the same amount of energy into the fitness of your tongue as you might into the fitness of your body? According to the Bible, your words will reflect the health of your soul like your waistline reflects the health of your heart. The book of Matthew states that it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks; the good person out of his good treasure and the evil person out of his evil treasure.

Rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 12:18

Speaking healing words into the world around you doesn’t happen by accident any more than having a toned body is the result of sitting on the couch watching TV. The book of James describes your tongue as less likely to be tamed than a wild beast; not impossible, but it requires effort and intention.

Especially in this election year, it will be easy, even understandable, for your words to become critical and unloving. Don’t let that happen. Instead, pray for America’s leaders to discover fitness in both body and soul. Pray many others in this nation will discover God’s precious word of life, Jesus, and find the health and healing only He brings.

Recommended Reading: Matthew 12:33-37

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