Words Rolling Off My Tongue

May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart  be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 (NIV)

I find the very thing I struggle with personally, others often struggle with as well. For me it is negative self-talk. God has definitely been working with me in this area. While I have improved, I have not reached the summit, planted my flag and claimed success. But I am working on it. I would like to share some insights I have gained in the area of words and thoughts.

The words we speak: do they lift up or tear down?

Do they encourage or hinder? King Solomon says in Proverbs, the tongue can be filled with life or filled with death.

What are the words rolling off our tongue saying? Are they a source of encouragement and hope, or do they tear down and destroy? Give someone a compliment and watch his or her face light up. Say something unkind and watch how they suddenly take on a downcast appearance.

How about our self-talk—do our inward thoughts and words empower us to move forward or are they dragging us down and keeping us from experiencing all God has for us? Our words and thoughts can be our biggest asset or a huge liability. Negative self-talk can make us feel defeated and hopeless, and in return, our words to others become an unkind reflection of what is in our heart.

When our thoughts, words and actions line up with Him, we can mount up like eagles and soar!

Father, I need the wisdom to control my thoughts and words. I desire for my words to be filled with Your love, joy and peace, not anger and discord. I pray my words reflect You so others will be drawn to You. Amen.