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bluidkiti · 09-03-2016, 10:23 AM

Think Before You Speak

Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.
- Psalm 141:3

Have you ever said something that hurt someone else…or perhaps caused unfavorable consequences for yourself?

I know I have. For years I just said whatever I felt like saying, but thank God I have learned that words are powerful. What you say has the power to impact your life—and the lives of others—for good or bad. So it is wise to think about what you’re going to say before you say it.

You should speak only words of encouragement that will build people up and make them feel better. You get many opportunities every day to put this into practice, but it requires real discipline and determination.

You may have been hurt by someone’s words…or perhaps you have hurt someone with your words. But you can change that, starting now. It will take prayer and discipline, but God will help you develop and exercise control over the words you speak.

From the book Ending Your Day Right by Joyce Meyer.

MajestyJo · 09-04-2016, 12:58 PM

This reminds me of our Canadian slogan, which a lot of Americans hadn't heard before. Hopefully it is a little more wide spread.

"Hesitate and Meditate." Are these my words or are they God given?

MajestyJo · 09-04-2016, 12:58 PM

This reminds me of our Canadian slogan, which a lot of Americans hadn't heard before. Hopefully it is a little more wide spread.

"Hesitate and Meditate." Are these my words or are they God given?

09-03-2016, 10:23 AM	#1
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 74,237	Think Before You Speak Think Before You Speak Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips. - Psalm 141:3 Have you ever said something that hurt someone else…or perhaps caused unfavorable consequences for yourself? I know I have. For years I just said whatever I felt like saying, but thank God I have learned that words are powerful. What you say has the power to impact your life—and the lives of others—for good or bad. So it is wise to think about what you’re going to say before you say it. You should speak only words of encouragement that will build people up and make them feel better. You get many opportunities every day to put this into practice, but it requires real discipline and determination. You may have been hurt by someone’s words…or perhaps you have hurt someone with your words. But you can change that, starting now. It will take prayer and discipline, but God will help you develop and exercise control over the words you speak. From the book Ending Your Day Right by Joyce Meyer. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

09-04-2016, 12:58 PM	#2
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	This reminds me of our Canadian slogan, which a lot of Americans hadn't heard before. Hopefully it is a little more wide spread. "Hesitate and Meditate." Are these my words or are they God given? __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

09-04-2016, 12:58 PM	#3
MajestyJo Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 25,078	This reminds me of our Canadian slogan, which a lot of Americans hadn't heard before. Hopefully it is a little more wide spread. "Hesitate and Meditate." Are these my words or are they God given? __________________ Love always, Jo I share because I care.

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