Cleanse Our Lips

God spoke all things into being at Creation

And we open our mouths with defamation

With barbs that pierce the psyche 

We are nothing like Thee 

We slur, we curse, 

We do the reverse

Our tongues enflamed by the fires of hell

We would be wise to listen well

And choose our words like golden fruit

Not ones that poison and pollute

Nor tear down, demoralize

But build up and vitalize

Ones like Eden’s that edify 

Words that bless  and sanctify

Remembering The Word

Dwells in our midst

As we dwell on Him
May He cleanse our lips

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February 18, 2015