Talking before Thinking

If I were to pick one disciple that I feel that I most closely resemble my initial pick would be Peter because of his impetuous nature. I seem to share a proclivity to speak first and think later which means that I find myself removing my foot from my proverbial mouth more often than I would like. Fact is that we speak out of that which fills our heart (Mt.12:34)so any mistakes in speech are really a reflection of what is on my heart. So the following verse is a good one for me to keep always on my mind. "Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips. Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, to practice deeds of wickedness" (Psalm 141:3-4). A fitting prayer to start the day.