Prov. 30:32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

In obedience to scripture, I need you to do something for me. Picture my face (feel free to look to your left at the top of the page, my picture is there with my husband – got it? Okay.), so picture my face, with my hand over my mouth. Yep. That’s me today. I have done foolishly, and my hand is over my mouth, hiding a blushing face. I’m so mad at myself! I knew better, yet I blew it, plain and simple.

I like keeping things real here, so I figure I’ll just share my heart. Recently, in a facebook debate over a spiritual issue, I got carried away. I popped off and now I regret it. It all started out so innocently, with no ill intent, but soon it escalated and got out of hand. As I reflect on it now, I can see how my “good intentions” were being used of the Devil. I got so focused on this issue, that I failed to serve my family and my Lord as I should. I became so distracted, so focused on this one thing (which is not even a doctrinal issue), that I couldn’t even get what the Lord had for me from His Word.

I haven’t changed my position, because I have the Bible to back me up, but I do wish I had just stayed out of it. Even though I’m sad about getting carried away, I am thankful that the Holy Spirit convicted me about it – it’s just another confirmation that I’m His child. I’m also grateful that I have read enough scripture to have it immediately flood my heart, reminding me of how I’ve failed. Still, I hate that I have let my Lord down. He did not receive any glory from that silly debate.

Some verses that the Lord brought to mind are these:

Prov. 10:19 In the multitude of words, there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. 
{My words a-boun-ded – that’s not a good thing!}


Rom. 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.
{From the beginning, it was doubtful that these people would change their minds – why did I bother?}


1 Cor. 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
{As I said before, this did not bring glory to the Lord.}

I’m grateful the I have this verse as well: 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.


I’ve confessed it to the Lord, and now to you. I am thankful for His forgiveness, but my goal is to be more Christlike and not disappoint my Savior. Yes, I have a long way to go.

Proverbs 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again…


I’m so disappointed in me, and I’m so discouraged, but with God’s help, I am going to get up and keep going.

Thankful for His grace,