Thursday, May 2, 2013

Lord train me to speak only words that bring life "chapter 26"

I believe that the tongue is very powerful, it can either bless or curse. The way I think of it is by looking at our parents (specially us Africans) whenever they say something to us and we don't listen to it most of the times it comes to pass because, not just because they are our parents but also because they our gods on earth and the ground we step on we can curse it. When I read this chapter I felt like Stormie was talking to me because I know how my mouth can be disastrous at times.  I have a friend who always tells me that whenever I get mad I should never speak I should always make sure my mouth is shut because I have no mercy upon anyone when I am mad. Which is true, I don't like getting mad, I barely get mad but when I do I spit fire. Its funny because right before I read the chapter I was suppose to be travelling and I missed my train of course I was mad and given that the guy I was talking to at the reception completely ignored me when I was talking to him made me even more mad. So I left and went to the next window and the lady was even worse she was rude and talking to me any how. In my mind I kept telling myself just keep quite, don't say a word even if they annoy you. I know the lady knew I was mad but I was trying to keep myself calm and at some point she was even laughing. So I decided to just change the tickets and leave. when I got in the train I opened the chapter and that's what it was talking about taming our mouths, in a way I was like wow God has ways to talk to us. Usually I would just give that lady the same treatment and be rude to her as well but instead I didn't. This chapter made me understand that our mouth was not made to speak against but made to speak for or with love. One the verses that Stormie discusses is actually a verse that I really like Matthew 12:34, which I always tell people that whatever you say to me whether you are joking or not it means that your heart feels that , and that is why your mouth has spoken about.  It was by words that  God himself was able to  establish the world. The bible says that he said let there be light and there was light. The bible also tells us I believe in Matthews that he has given us power that if we speak to mountain to move the mountain shall move. Therefore my sister I believe that we can make better use of this treasure that God has given us, put it to better use, says words of blessings and see the difference. One thing that really touched my heart was when Stormie prayed that God reveals to her all the sins that she didn't remember ever doing to people. I realized that it's something that I want to do, because as humans we are bound to step on each others toes but we never know how the other person truly feels and if God reveals it to us and we find the person and we ask for forgiveness I think it will be the best thing that can happen in our Godly journey. A woman with wisdom always speaks less. I've been learning about this in my church and it's so true because the more you talk the more doors you open for people to judge you. If you think about very intelligent people always speak the least and listen more. SO FROM NOW ON FORWARD I PRAY THAT MY MOUTH WILL BE PUT TO BETTER USE. I SHALL SPEAK NOTHING BUT GOOD THINGS, I WILL SAY WORDS THAT WILL BRING LIFE, LOVE, AND BLESSING AND I WILL BE A LISTENER AND NOT A TALKER.

BE BLESSED....

4 comments:

  1. This chapter was fiiiire!!! I don't know about yall (except Lucia based on this post) but this is an area that I definitely need help in!! Dorcas knows :-) What's amazing is that in the prayer at the end of the chapter she mentions that we will only be able to do it when we spend time in God's Word... and that is what I have noticed too. In periods when I have spent quality time with God and in His Word, I have done way better in terms of how I talk then in periods when I don't. In fact... staying in God's Word is a common theme in this book with the different topics.

    Now that I am 56 days away from marriage, I more than ever want to master this area. I want to be like Esther who was wise in when she approached the king and whose timing was perfect. Pray for your girl!! And thanks for the post Lucia... good job in keeping your cool :-) I pray the same things over my mouth!

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  2. i love this chapter simply because it is a reminder about what God has spoken to me thru one of his servant on how i use my tongue.... also told by my husband and fam that i speak the truth too much and it causes trouble not because of what is coming out bt how and when is coming out....for that ive been praying for WISDOM. bt then again im having trouble in that area because im speaking less im realizing people are taking advantage of that and it is bothering me because one of this day i eel like i will snap bck n which i dont .any suggestion?

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  3. I don't have a suggestion for you, Dorcas. I admire the fact that you stay quiet... I think oftentimes it speaks louder than saying something. However, there may be instances where you have to say something. Pray about it and see how Holy Spirit leads you

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  4. Dorcas, I'd say exactly what Lety said - pray about it and see how the Holy Spirit leads you for such situations. I heard that I tend to be "judgmental" when I speak what seems to be the truth to me. So now before saying anything that I know might offensive, I check the motives behind what I have to say: if it's selfish, or just a preference, I don't say anything but if I'm being led to say it, I will try to say it with the nicest approach. I think the approach plays an important role when speaking the truth :) When it is said out of love, it's less likely to cause trouble!

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