Life & Death

There is life and death in the tongue, Proverbs 18:21.
The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. James 3:6 Both NIV
I have tongue trouble. I say too much too often about too many things and am making more of an effort to think before i speak. Being aware of it, makes it all the harder actually. I don't want to say anything to anyone out of turn, but have no trouble hiding my disdain for someone. I'm working on praying for them instead of talking about them. Having done this a couple of times has netted me some pretty prophetic pictures and words for these people. I think God is saying "See, this is how you can use your power for good instead of evil." I want so much to pass this test and pray for guidance from the Holy Spirit to not only pass it, but pass it well. I really, really hate it when i mess up but hope beyond hope that i can keep trying. This is the one area that has been a battle for years. I'm trying to get it right this time!