Often, I just can't get it right. I say things at the wrong time, and I hold my tongue, when I should speak. I am encouraged by James 3 to do some soul searching. Is my spirit in alignment with the spirit of God? Who or what is in control of my thoughts and actions? My flesh is in control if I am not speaking through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Most likely my motivation isn't pure, when I just blurt out my frustration, my accusation. Most likely I am on the defense or my mind has been obsessing over the issue. Fear (fear of confrontation, fear of what others may think, fear of rejection, fear that I will not be able to make a strong case for my argument) has kept me from speaking-up. Abba God, I ask that you would fill every Sassy Sista with your Holy Spirit, right now. Abba, we submit control of our thoughts, our desires, our words to you. Teach us to speak in love, whatever that means for each individual situation. Teach us when to speak-up and when to shut-up.
"With the tongue we praise our Lord, and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's image (James 3: 9)." I know that gossip is wrong. Often, I find a creative way to get out of it: change the subject, walk away. Is that what God wants me to do? Should I confront the gossipers? What if they are not saved? Am I participating if I remain in the presence of those gossiping, but I remain silent? What do you ladies think?
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