You know, this scripture can kind of depress me. If it’s impossible to tame the tongue, which is full of deadly poison, why set myself up for failure? Why even try? I’ll tell you why…because the more I try, the more control I will gain. The times of using words in evil, poisonous ways will become fewer. Regret and self-recrimination will lessen because I won’t have to wish I’d kept my mouth shut. And, best of all, the more I will please my Father. We’re living in a time of great stress, confusion, unrest, and frustration. We can either contribute to it or be a calming presence.