Though I’m not an advocate of boxing there is a good principle attached to it. Keep your guard up! It keeps you from getting hit by your adversary who is always looking for a way to deliver a knockout punch. In addition we have all heard the adage, “act in haste, repent in leisure”. Combine these two and you realize their value. In a day and age where we can get so tied up with activity, stressed out with demands, pressure build up, and running on empty, we may find ourselves letting our guard down. It takes the form of a careless word or an inappropriate action and can cause an ugly turn in our lives. A harsh, condemning word that injures a friend or gets us fired from a job. An action that hurts, disappoints and creates pain in a valued relationship. All too quickly spoken or done unguarded moments lead to consequences that allow plenty of time to repent, think and regret. We realize there is no “undo” button that allows us a do over. We can find forgiveness from the Lord, but the consequences still remain. Damage has been done. How well guarded is your tongue, are your actions? If we don’t keep our guard up we can find ourselves with plenty of time to repent in leisure. Let’s keep our guards up!!
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