Big Mama: “Cheer up and look around! The forest is beautiful this morning.”

Tod: “After last night, nothin’ looks beautiful.”

(Disney's The Fox and the Hound)

“A word out of your mouth may seem of no account, but it can accomplish nearly anything—or destroy it! It only takes a spark, remember, to set off a forest fire. A careless or wrongly placed word out of your mouth can do that” (James 3:3-5, MSG).

• Prayer of Faith:

Lord, help us guard our words and guide our tongues today. May our speech be gentle, wise, and led by Your Spirit. Use our voices to bring life, peace, and direction to others. Amen.

• Scripture References:

James 3:3-5 / 1 Peter 5:7 / Psalm 121:5 / Psalm 91:4 / John 14:2-3 / Matthew 11:28 / Psalm 30:5 / L ...