a lesson learned from Gene Simmons.

the lead singer of the glam-rock-band, KISS is infamous for a particular body part

his tongue.

for Mr. Simmons, this part of his body

is a vital part of his career and his life.

would he be as famous without it?

your tongue is also a vital part to your life. (even if yours doesn't break some sort of record)

"When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal.  Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts." 

(james 3:3-5)

a horse is larger and powerful  being, 

but it's a small bit in it's mouth that can turn the entire animal.

what are you saying about your situation?

recently i got convicted about being a hypocrite. i realized that saying i trusted the Lord with my future (graduating college in a month!!???!!!) but still saying 

"i have no idea what I AM DOING after graduation" contradicts that part about trusting the Lord. 

in my heart, I truly was acknowledging, believing and verbalizing 

that I don't have plans after graduation. 

it's not about what i have planned or what i can see; if it were i wouldn't need God. 

is verbalizing my anxiety 

doing anything to improve my situation?

no, if anything it's stirring up more angst. 

watch what you say today,

because what you say

 could be hindering 

you.

"i have no idea what i'm doing after graduation"

"i'm never going to pass the class"

"work is going to be terrible tonight"

"i'm never going to finish all of this work"

"i'm going to do horrible on this project"

"i'm never going to pay my bills on time"

"it's going to be such a long and horrible day working with him/her"

"Consider what a great forest is set

 on fire by a small spark. 

 The tongue also is a fire..."

(james 3:5-6)

"Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 

 My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, 

or a grapevine bear figs? 

Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water."

(james 3:11)

you can't think you trust the Lord , but say otherwise.