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Thursday August 22
"Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips." Psalm 141:3 NLT
When William Gladstone was Chancellor of the Exchanger in Britain, he requested that the Treasury send him certain statistics upon which he might base his budget proposals. Unfortunately, the statistician made a mistake, and Gladstone was so certain of this man's reputation for accuracy that he didn't take the time to verify his figures. As a result, Gladstone went before the House of Commons and gave a speech based on the incorrect information given to him. His speech was no sooner published than the inaccuracies were exposed, and he became the brunt of terrible public ridicule. When the chancellor sent for the statistician who had given him the inaccurate information, the man arrived full of fear and shame, certain he was going to be fired. Instead, Gladstone said, "I know how much you must be disturbed over what has happened, so I have sent for you to put at ease. For a long time, you have been engaged in handling the intricacies of the national accounts, and this is the first mistake that you have made. I want to congratulate you, and express to you my keen appreciation." Can you imagine the sense of relief, gratitude, and hope that man felt that day as he walked out of Gladstone's office? It takes a Christlike person to extend mercy, to listen as well as talk, and to thank before jumping into action. So instead of retaliating in anger today, pray, "Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips." When you begin to pray that way--and really mean it--it indicates that you're growing in grace.
Thursday August 22
"Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips." Psalm 141:3 NLT
When William Gladstone was Chancellor of the Exchanger in Britain, he requested that the Treasury send him certain statistics upon which he might base his budget proposals. Unfortunately, the statistician made a mistake, and Gladstone was so certain of this man's reputation for accuracy that he didn't take the time to verify his figures. As a result, Gladstone went before the House of Commons and gave a speech based on the incorrect information given to him. His speech was no sooner published than the inaccuracies were exposed, and he became the brunt of terrible public ridicule. When the chancellor sent for the statistician who had given him the inaccurate information, the man arrived full of fear and shame, certain he was going to be fired. Instead, Gladstone said, "I know how much you must be disturbed over what has happened, so I have sent for you to put at ease. For a long time, you have been engaged in handling the intricacies of the national accounts, and this is the first mistake that you have made. I want to congratulate you, and express to you my keen appreciation." Can you imagine the sense of relief, gratitude, and hope that man felt that day as he walked out of Gladstone's office? It takes a Christlike person to extend mercy, to listen as well as talk, and to thank before jumping into action. So instead of retaliating in anger today, pray, "Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips." When you begin to pray that way--and really mean it--it indicates that you're growing in grace.
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