Gossip

Wednesday Matters-January 1, 2019
Everyday Gossip

​I saw a cartoon once where three women were round a table praying and the caption said, “It’s not gossip if you’re eyes are closed.”   I laughed but it also made me think about how I use my mouth.  It’s important that what we share in prayer is either done with permission or an understanding that if the person we’re praying for was sitting next to us we’d still feel comfortable.  

But sometimes we may have concerns that we share about someone because we need advice and prayer. Nevertheless it’s important that what we share is done in a general sort of way with no specific details.   Regrettably, there have been times where I’ve talked too much.  Go to God and sometimes we need to go to the person we’ve gossiped about. Ask forgiveness and be willing to let the Holy Spirit guide from Psalm 141; “Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth.”  Cover others in love with your words; words which build up and not tear down…everyday.