HUSH! INSIDE VOICE PLEASE

 

 

Proverbs 15:1

 

"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." ESV 

 

When we get into an argument with another person, it is natural for us to raise our voice and match the negativity of the other person. There is blaming, bringing up past, hurts, criticizing, and making demands. The natural outcome of this behavior is more anger and hurt. As Christians, we are free to stay unhooked from arguing by responding with gentleness and soft words. Soft words have a way of taming anger.

 

Heavenly Father, please help us to remember that we don't have to get caught up in arguments that stir up anger. In those times when arguments happen, give us the soft words to speak that will take the anger captive and calm it. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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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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DESTROYING AND CAPTURING THOUGHTS

 

 

2 Corinthians 10:5

 

"We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ." ESV

 

If we are discerning, we will recognize thoughts and words that are lies and not from God. In fact, we are to filter all thoughts and if they do not align with the Word of God, we are to destroy them.

 

Heavenly Father, we confess that we do not take the time to filter every thought and every word. There are just so many. You have guaranteed us that if we seek You earnestly with our whole hearts, You will give us discernment for all that we think and hear. Help us draw nearer to You and take captive those thoughts and words that are ungodly. We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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WHAT WAS I THINKING WHEN I SAID THAT?

 

 

Psalm 19:14

 

"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer." ESV

 

Because we live within the boundaries of this world, we are exposed to the ideas and communications that are contrary to Godliness. Too often, without even being aware of it, we allow the things of this world to invade our thoughts and speech. Our God will help us keep watch over our thoughts and speech if we ask Him.

 

Heavenly Father, we confess that we have had thoughts and said things that would not be pleasing to You. Forgive us. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit so that we might be alert to what we allow into our minds and speech, so that all we think and say will be pleasing to You. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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ACCEPTABLE MOUTHS

 

 

Psalm 19:14

 

"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer." ESV

 

When we read these words we are not asking God to allow us to have clean thoughts and speech. The Lord wants these for us more than we could ever know. It is our plea to our Lord to help us stay in that place, close to Him, filled with His Spirit, so that anything we think or say will be acceptable to Him and not bring shame to His name.

 

Heavenly Father, we fervently pray to have so much of You within us and around us that we will always have thoughts and words that are above reproach and professing to be Your children, will honor You. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, Amen.

 

          

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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NO PASSING AWAY

 

 

Mark 13:31

"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away." ESV

In the beginning God said, "Let there be light." No one will argue that there is still light shining, the sun, moon, and stars. There will be no need for those created lights in eternity, because Christ will be the bright and shining light for ever and ever. Those words God spoke in the beginning will never pass away. Every word spoken by Him throughout time, the living Word of God will continue on and on, never ending.

Heavenly Father, how we praise and honor You for the Word You have given us. We thank You that we can stand on every Word uttered by You. Help us to be open and willing to accept Your Word that never passes away. Increase our hunger to be lights in this world and bow in the light of Your presence for eternity. In Jesus' name, 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.

         

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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WORDS AND THOUGHTS

We live each day bumping against the temptations and tribulations
of this world. It is so easy to allow the things of this world to invade
our thoughts and speech. Without being aware of it, our thoughts and
speech are no different than that of the world. If we ask the Lord each
day to keep watch and guard our thoughts and speech, He will help us
keep them pleasing to Him.

"May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing
in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer." (NIV)

"Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be
acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer." (KJV)