When was the last time you thanked God for valves? Before you dismiss this thought as ridiculous, consider the blessing valves are to you every day. A valve provides the ability to control the exact amount of water you desire in your glass, icemaker, toilet, bathtub, dishwasher, and many other conveniences. It makes water a blessing to your household instead of a curse. Imagine the ruin of water filling a bathtub with no mechanism to stop the flow. The key blessing described here is control. Of all the blessings of salvation, one of the most underappreciated but chief blessings is the ability to control our passions. The righteous practice caution, choosing acceptable, edifying words. They recognize the danger of acting and speaking without the valve of wisdom. The wicked have no valve; therefore, there is a constant pouring. As with any constant flow, ruin eventually occurs. As you read this, you probably are thinking of some areas in your life that are flowing without a valve. God’s remedy is to repent. He promises wisdom and the Holy Spirit to those who seek Him. His word ministered to our hearts through the Holy Spirit is the valve that brings blessing instead of ruin. Seek Him today for the control you desperately need.