Points to Ponder
James 3:2-6
For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. 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! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell.
Points to Ponder:
Have you ever noticed the entire mood of your home can be turned around by some kind words? Or the opposite? A pleasant day suddenly goes sour because of some careless or hurtful words? Our words are very powerful not just on those around us but on us as well. You can make or break your mood by the words you say to yourself. This is a very important principle. The verse said it can stain the whole body. The NKJV says "defiles the whole body". Ladies, as we complain or whine or rehearse hurts we are heaping those very things back on our own heads reinforcing them in our minds over and over. We inadvertently strengthen the very things we are trying to be free of.
The opposite is also true. "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer." Psalm 19:14 Speak truth to your heart and it will breathe life into your soul.
Blessings,
Diane
Diane Hunt is the Director of Addiction Recovery and Development at America's KESWICK. In addition to her Keswick responsibilities which keep her busy, she loves to read, write and teach, travel and laugh with her grandchildren. Diane has been married to her husband John over 26 years. She has 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 3 step-children, and 7 step-grandchildren.
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