Little Things

W-O-R-D for today

Whisper of God - 
Sarah lied. She said, "I didn't laugh," because she was afraid.
But he said, "Yes you did; you laughed."            (Genesis 18:15 MsgB)

Observation-
God visited Abraham again. This time God did not just talk about His promise. Instead he told them that the promise would be fulfilled; Sarah would give birth to the child God had promised them by the time God visited with them again the next year.
The thought of having a baby as an old woman, barren her whole life, made Sarah laugh within her heart. Yet when questioned by God about such a little thing she lied. Hardly a significant event, but nevertheless it is included in the story. God took notice of what we so easily overlook: the words we speak - even to ourselves.

Real Life-
I must be careful to make my words be true; not just when people are listening, but even when only God is listening.

Day's Prayer-
Holy Spirit You have helped me to put on the belt of truth; I'm not who I once was. I'm careful with the things I say thanks to You. Yet I need your continued help. Sometimes it's the little things, my self talk that is not pleasing to You. If I am not careful to guard my thoughts, then it is only a matter of time before they are spoken to others. Forgive me and help me to be attentive to the little things.