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The more you talk, the more likely you are to sin. If you are wise, you will keep quiet. Proverbs 10:19

“Your silence is not a void to be filled. Let silence be your signature.” (Author unknown)

We sometimes think that the power of persuasion is in the tongue. But it is in God’s Word, not ours. Trust God to bring the prodigals home. Trust God to help you say less in every day life. Often we try to speak more. But then we fall flat on our faces. Now I see that less is more! The power of God, doesn’t need my words! Enjoy my new poem.

Love Helen Olenjin ❤️

I see the weakness of my tongue

I see the power of the Son

He often said little….

Why can’t we be like that?

“Have faith in God”

It’s as simple as that!

Think about that person you want to change

Then trust God in silence

God knows their name!

Silence is not always golden

Sometimes you must speak

Sometimes your words

Are God’s messages

That encourage the sad & weak

God will judge our silence

He will judge our words too

Sometimes words cause pain

But silence can too

We often think words win!

We talk on and on

We try to teach others

We come on too strong!

All the while God is watching

He doesn’t say one word

He hears us speak aloud

He quietly observes….

We think we have the power

With this one little tongue!

But ask yourself this question

“Is my tongue greater than the Son?”

Stop trying to change another…

By using the power of words

Your tongue can easily sin then

You feel exhausted, & not heard

Give your tongue to God!

Resting from words will heal…

Your little waffler takes a rest

With heaven’s holy seal!

God’s seal is peace & rest

His hand has closed a door

Your tongue sits behind it

Your tongue speaks no more!

You suddenly feel God’s peace

That comes with a resting tongue

You allow God to speak…

You don’t hurt anyone

You relax in the stillness

Then God unseals your door

Your tongue is free to speak now!

But it’s different than before

Your tongue sins less

Your tongue is wise

It’s not a chattering bird

God heals without your human tongue

God doesn’t need more words!

~Poem written by Helen Olenjin~

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Sometimes we need words. Sometimes we don’t. Sometimes God wants to hear our words – when we pray, when we sing, when we repent, when we encourage, when we share God’s Word….Whatever the case, God’s words and God’s silence, are perfect for the time.

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My prayer today is, “Dear God, help me to speak and help me to remain silent at just the right times.”