Oh That Tongue!
(This one is worth revisiting)
“Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.”
Proverbs 18:21 MSG
Death and life are in the power of your tongue. We’ve heard that scripture many times. I submit that it’s not just in the words we say out loud to others because what we say, we also speak over ourselves.
While we often think this scripture is directed at what is said to others, the negative thoughts and words we harbor and replay over and over impact us as well—they speak death or life so we must choose our words carefully. Unlike the playground rhyme we were all taught as children (sticks and stones) words do hurt.
The Bible admonishes “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” In other words, what’s in your heart will eventually be spoken out of your mouth. Instead, replace the negative and hurtful words you say to others and yourselves by those that speak life and health.
The question is, how will you temper your thoughts and use your words today, to speak healing and hope? 
Pause…Pray…Reflect…
Be kind to yourselves and to others.
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