Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words.
This scripture rings true both literally and figuratively! They say that we are what we eat and it is also true that what comes out of our mouths can heal or can kill. Kill our spirits, and also can lead to actual death. Lies, deceit, tale bearing, destructive and incessant criticisms and put-downs kill motivation and bring on discouragement. The weight of constant negativity is extremely heavy and burdensome. That is why the we are admonished to pay attention to what comes out of our mouths. We are to encourage at every opportunity to think about what we want to say before saying it just so that it is delivered in a way that blesses the receiver. If you say what is on our hearts in love and it is not received well, we are not responsible, we are however to responsible to speak the truth graciously and with love. Also, we do not need to speak everything that comes to our mind, especially if it is not helpful. Sometimes we are better off delaying speaking into an issue, giving the Holy Spirit the opportunity to guide us rather than react impulsively.
PHILIPPIANS 4:8
Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God's word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your hearts].
As someone who has been on a growth journey, I can attest to that fact that monitoring my thoughts and raising my emotional intelligence has greatly improved my joy on a daily basis.
Today, let us choose to speak life into every negative situation we encounter, everyone will be better off for it.
Beverley
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