Fire goes out without wood, and quarrels disappear when gossip stops.
—Proverbs 26:20 (NLT)
Heavenly Father,
Help me never allow myself—in any way—to be the wood that fuels fires of contention and strife by joining in with others in gossip.
May the thoughts, motives and intents of my heart be right and pure and holy, so that those things which fill my heart—and flow from my mouth—will produce the good fruit of one who loves by only speaking words of truth and grace.
Help me remember that it is not enough to refuse to start or repeat gossip—I must also refuse to listen to gossip—refuse to allow my ears to receive and my heart to be polluted by that which is garbage to my soul.
So, help me to be bold and loving enough to challenge anyone who chooses to gossip, to stop—in the hope that they might repent and that we all would benefit from the peace and unity that comes when gossip stops.
Help me never allow myself—in any way—to be the wood that fuels fires of contention and strife by joining in with others in gossip.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
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