Psalm 45: Verse 1 (NIV Anglicised version)
My heart is stirred by a noble theme
as I recite my verses for the king;
My tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
David was a skillful writer of songs and poems. In my own way when I have at times pondered on a matter, it will sometimes be translated into a poem or a piece of writing, because, a bit like the blog, it helps me remember what I have learned if I write things down.
However, David tells us in this psalm that he likens his tongue to the pen of a skillful writer. So I wonder then what sort of story my tongue will tell today? An uplifting one with a word or two to encourage someone else? A grumpy one that will discourage or dishearten and put someone off from asking for help? An angry one that will bring fear and dread? Or a happy one that will bring glory to God?
Our tongue is indeed able to “write” words in people’s hearts and minds that can have a lasting impact on them for good or ill. What we say every day may not always be written down for future reference, but our words may be remembered long after they were first spoke. That’s why we need to be careful how we use this particular “pen” and choose our words carefully.
Dear Lord,
I ask for wisdom to use my words carefully so that they might be remembered for the right reasons, rather than the wrong ones. I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.