Day 14 · King James Version
Today’s Scripture
Proverbs 15:1 (KJV)
“A soft answer turneth away wrath:”
A Message for Your Heart
A sharp word can escape in a second and linger for days. Yet a gentle reply can interrupt a rising quarrel.
Proverbs teaches that our manner of speaking matters. Gentleness is not weakness or dishonesty. It is strength exercised with restraint.
Before answering a difficult message, pause. Ask whether your words are true, necessary, and kind. You can set a firm boundary without choosing a cruel tone.
A Moment to Reflect
Where might a softer answer change today’s conversation?
Today’s Prayer
Father, guard my tongue. Help me speak truth with patience and gentleness, even when I disagree. Amen.
Carry This With You
A gentle answer can change the direction of a day.
Fell on Good Ground — Freely Received. Freely Shared.