Slow to Speak

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. (James 1:19 NLT)

Today's praise and prayer topics:

• Pray we listen eagerly and attentively with heart and head, allowing the Holy Spirit to discern and interpret truth and understanding from the flow of words surrounding us.
• Pray we speak thoughtfully, giving way to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, always quick to encourage and build up, always giving thanks and praise to the Lord.
• Yes, praise the Lord. He loves. He forgives. He sustains. He overcomes. Praise the Lord.

As the praises go up, the power comes down.