Taming Your Tongue: The Power of Words in a Christian Home

Hey Mama! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the importance of our words and how powerful they are in shaping our homes, relationships, and our children’s hearts. God has gifted us with language — a tool that can either build up or tear down. Let’s talk about how to tame the tongue, speak with purpose, and use biblical truths to guide our conversations, especially in the chaos of motherhood.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• Why words matter deeply in a Christian home
• How to speak truth with grace and avoid careless talk
• 8 Bible verses to help you (and your kids) guard your tongue
• Practical encouragement for choosing gentleness, especially in tough moments
• How to teach your children the impact of their words

 

Key Scriptures:

• James 3:5–6 – The tongue is small but powerful
• Proverbs 21:23 – Guard your mouth to avoid trouble
• Ephesians 4:29 – Speak only what builds others up
• Proverbs 15:1 – A gentle answer calms anger
• James 1:19 – Be quick to listen, slow to speak and anger
• Psalm 141:3 – Ask God to guard your lips
• Colossians 4:6 – Speak with grace and truth

 

Read the full blog post here: https://littlebitoflavender.ca/2025/04/04/tame-your-tongue/

 

👂 Tune in if you’re ready to speak life into your home, one word at a time.