Taming the Tongue

Currently, I am so aware of my blogject, I'm careful what to say.  If you know me personally, you know how hard it is for me.  James 3:8 says, "...but no man can tame the tongue...".  (NIV)  A hard practice to put into play, but here's the kicker-IT WORKS!  So many times yesterday I would have hurried my husband through a story to get to the end.  I would have told him his ideas were fruitless (I wouldn't be so colorful).  Instead, I smiled and looked to God.  I laughed instead of filling with frustration. 
During dinner yesterday, he decided to pray before I sat down, since the kids were planning attacks upon their dinnerplates.  I held his hand.  Normally, I would have stayed near the stove bowing my head and continuing with meal preparation as soon as I heard the, "Amen."  I held his hand.  What a simple act which says so much.  His thanksgivings to the Lord were more beautiful and heartfelt yesterday at dinner than ever.  His words left his mouth, caught a cloud and rode straight to Heaven.  I held his hand.  Absolutely amazing.  Praise the Lord He is working in our lives.  Many instances yesterday had presented themselves to us-I made consious decisions, with God to follow His way.  How different the result when we allow the Lord to do what He wants. 
Without entering too much detail (yes some aspects of our lives will continue to remain within our marriage) I had found myself frustrated last night as David, our middle son, woke up crying as he does every night.  Diligently working, praying for him he would find rest in his own bed, he finally calms again.  I return to the bedroom to find my husband sleeping.  Go figure.  Post mission:  I would have certainly a.) made some rude comments and went to bed and ignored him once I was able to wake him.  b.)  Completely ignored him, keeping my mouth shut, and starting the day on a bad note immediately.
Instead, God flashed Ephesians 4:26 through my heart,  "Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,..."  (NIV)  I prayed for God to guide my untamed tongue to use the right words.  The Lord helped me communicate effectively.  My husband, before falling asleep again said to me.  "I had a great day today, thank you!"  I thanked him, also adding, "Thank God." 
"Thank God, " he chimed.  I went to sleep lying close to my husband, smiling at the Heavens, and silently thanking God again for everything He is doing in my heart.  What an exciting and blessed time God is leading is into in our marriage together. 

One good thing about my husband today:  He played outside with the kids without me.