POWER OF WORDS

 

Proverbs 12:18

 

"There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." ESV

 

 

What kind of words to we speak that others hear? Do we thoughtlessly talk negatively about others, criticizing, and even crushing their integrity? This kind of talk is no better than driving a knife through someone's heart. Being wise with our words will produce encouragement, protection, and healing to others. Our God honors this kind of talk.

 

Heavenly Father, we ask for wisdom when we speak so that we will build up and encourage and not cause pain and tarnish the character of others. We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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THE LION DOESN'T SLEEP TONIGHT!

 

Amos 3:8

 

"The lion has roared; who will not fear? The Lord God has spoken; who can but prophesy?" ESV

 

If we were leisurely walking down a country road and a lion suddenly appeared from the bushes with a loud roar, wouldn't we automatically respond with fear and a strong motivation to move? When God, the Almighty One, who created the lion, speaks to us, how strong of a reaction, how motivated are we to move in obedience? Our response to the Word of God is an indicator of our spiritual condition.

 

Heavenly Father, we ask You to restore to us discerning, committed hearts that are ready to hear and respond to Your Word. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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WATCH YOUR MOUTH

 

 

Proverbs 21:23

"Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble." ESV

Sometimes our desire to speak what's on our minds is stronger than the control we have on our mouths. It is a matter of the heart. Jesus said it is what comes out of a man' mouth that defiles him. Our responsibility is to be so full of Christ that we will not let our mouths take control. Control takes discipline. Discipline takes effort. Effort takes motivation. Motivation comes from our desire to be like Christ.

Heavenly Father, how we stand in need of forgiveness for allowing our desire to speak to override the control of what we say. Fill us with the Holy Spirit so that we will be motivated to make the effort to be disciplined. Help us to watch our mouths. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

         

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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IS YOUR TONGUE SHOWING?

 

 

James 3:5

 

"So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire!" ESV

 

Isn't it amazing that the tongue is small and rests hidden inside the mouth? If the size of the tongue and the place it rests were equal to its power, it would be the largest part of the body. It would be the first and maybe only part of us others would see. The tongue is incredibly powerful. It carries out of us the things we are thinking, intending, and believing. It can encourage and lift up or it can tear down and destroy. But....praise be to the Lord that He has given us the ability and the choice to control it.

 

Heavenly Father, forgive us for choosing to let our tongues speak things that are not pleasing to You and that are hurtful to those around us. Forgive us for allowing our tongues to be our sword instead of the sword of the Spirit, Your Word. Help us to use wisdom, discernment, and patience before we speak so that our words will be pleasing to You. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

         

©2008-2013

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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