A Rash Utterance

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Numbers 30:6And if she is married to a husband while her vows are upon her or she has bound herself by a rash utterance...

8But if her husband refuses to allow her [to keep her vow or pledge] on the day that he hears of it, then he shall make void and annul her vow which is upon her and the rash utterance of her lips by which she bound herself, and the Lord will forgive her.

Mark 9: 5And [b]Peter took up the conversation, saying, Master, it is good and suitable and beautiful for us to be here. Let us make three booths (tents)--one for You and one for Moses and one for Elijah.

6For he did not [really] know what to say, for they were in a violent fright ([c]aghast with dread).

In Numbers, God tells Moses that if a woman binds herself by a vow or a rash utterance, that she will be bound by it depending on her husband's agreement with it (based on his actions). What really catches my attention is that women really do utter things rashly. But, even Peter, Jesus' disciple, uttered rashly. He didn't know what to say when he saw Jesus transcended and Elijah and Moses.

I have a very bad habit of uttering things rashly. When I'm tired, I often let my tongue go in any direction. I say things I often regret. Also, when I'm frustrated, I say ridiculous solutions, which I am not serious about, but I say them anyway. I need to tame my tongue. I need to be deliberate with my words. Every breath is a gift from God. If I use that breath for foolish words, then it is a disgrace to God. Today, may everything I say be deliberate and purposeful.

Heavenly Father, I thank You for every breath that You fill my body with. Lord, please help me to tame my tongue. Please give me a purpose when I speak. May I speak with Your wisdom and not rashly. Refine me, Oh Lord! I love You! In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.