I set my own standard high when it comes to how I act, what I say, where I go, and what I do.
Okay, maybe the “how I act” is a bit of a stretch since I like to pull jokes, play pranks, and spout quit witted one-liners.
Still I don’t believe that any of it violates what I believe in scripture; but then I’m not the righteous judge.

Yesterday I really blew it.

I really try to avoid letting others influence me in a negative way and change my previously mentioned standards to a lower level.
But something happened and I lost it – at least I lost it for me. Compared to a lot of other people I was probably as cool as a cucumber. But I’m not talking about others, I’m talking about me.

I became angry and said something that I would not normally say about someone else. I really try to avoid calling other people an idiot, stupid, fool, or something like that.
My efforts to avoid name calling failed yesterday.
It’s not really important that you know what I said or to whom it was directed. Just know that I disappointed myself.

I made an apology and received forgiveness.

That should be that… until it sneaks up and bites me again!

One of my absolute favorite scripture is Phil 4:6-7 – Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
My heart and mind lost its guard because I was not at peace, because I did not seek God before I spoke, because I became anxious.

As the Psalmist said, “Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.” Ps 141:3
And as the wise man said, “Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles.” Prov 21:23

Amen! I can’t let my guard down!