Reading: Psalm 1; Matthew 12:33-37; Colossians 4:6

Devotional: A tree is known by its fruit, and your words reveal the condition of your heart. Jesus taught that "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." If your roots go deep into God's Word through prayer and meditation, your speech will naturally bear fruit that delights and nourishes others. Like the blessed man in Psalm 1, you'll produce fruit "in due season." But shallow roots produce bitter fruit. The solution isn't trying harder to control your tongue—it's going deeper with God.

Meet with Him daily. Let His Word saturate your heart. When your inner life is healthy, your outer speech will reflect His grace, seasoned with salt and full of life-giving power.

Reflection Question: How deep are your spiritual roots, and what adjustments do you need in your devotional life?