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There are two forms of guilt: One leads us into hiding, whereas the other leads us to repentance,.

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What can God do with a surrendered heart? According to the lives of Hannah, Anna, and the woman at the well—literally anything. Join Dannah Gresh and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth to learn about three women who said “Yes, Lord.”

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Today’s readings come from Psalm 112:1-10, Ephesians 4:17-5:7, Isaiah 63:1-65:16

James 3:3-5

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.

The tongue is incredibly powerful. I recall the story of a young man who had shared some gossip about the local clergyman. Having heard about the rumours, the clergyman, with great gentleness and wisdom, took the young man to the top of the church tower. Once there, he handed him a feather pillow and asked him to rip it open. The feathers floated all over the village and some of them, lifted by the air currents, headed off into the far distance. The clergyman then invited the young man to put the feathers back into the pillow. The young man protested that this was impossible, and the clergyman pointed out that was exactly the same with the rumours he had been spreading.

Once our words have been spoken, they have a life of their own. There is no way they can be taken back. Harsh and badly chosen words can wound people for years to come. But well-chosen words can bring life, encouragement and joy for years to come. It is a reminder that we need to be careful whenever we open our mouths.

Question

Who will you be able to encourage today?

Prayer

Loving God, help me to speak words today that will bring life, peace and joy wherever they go. Amen

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, two songs make their chart debut and several artists are climbing fast. We’ll hear how Anne Wilson’s story is headed to the big screen, get a childhood dream update from Caleb of Caleb & John, and share the story behind for KING + COUNTRY’s collaboration with Jessica Simpson.

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In this message, Adrian Rogers draws insight from John 6:16-21 to reveal how to find peace in the midst of the storms of life.

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In a world overflowing with advice, it’s easy to overlook the one source that can truly guide us. Dr. Tony Evans explains how Scripture provides the wisdom, direction and truth we need and why God’s Word is sufficient for every area of our spiritual lives.

Imagine the worst thunderstorm you’ve ever experienced. Multiply that times a thousand, and you’ll get an idea of what it was like for the children of Israel to be in God’s presence. They were terrified, ashamed, and entirely imperfect. Follow along as Dr. McGee teaches us how the Creator of the Law is the same One who saves us from our inevitable inability to keep it.