Pastor, you recently reminded us, in your last sermon, of the power of the tongue, that it can hold death, or life. That's a powerful concept to ponder upon!!!
"It's not what I say, but how I say" is partially true.... (I might add that it depends on the relationship we have with the other person that matters as well).
Even if the person I am speaking about is not within hearing, our words can be words of life, or words considered "word curses" that go into the enemy's camp and can affect that person regardless of them hearing it.
Even slang for medical diagnosis can become word curses.
If someone approaches me and complains about another person, even if I agree with them, but instead I say, "they're hurting and need our prayers." I think that is more God-honoring than saying things like rolling my eyes and saying, "they're mentally ill" or "emotionally ill." Don't you agree?
You, Pastor, are the one that, over the last 3 years, has slowly, by your example, been teaching me the importance of choosing my words carefully.
Yes, it is definitely so much easier to "gab" the first thing that pops into my head, or based from my frustration, my own hurt, etc. But I LOVE that the Psalms talks so much about GOD is our defender, GOD will vindicate.... I try my best, although I'm not perfect at it, to always remember that!
Pastor, this article and the last one both, were very deep and I have been letting them simmer in the crockpot for a hot minute. Thank you for sharing them!
There is a technique that I would like to share with ya'll. I have just begun putting this into practice within the last couple of months. Maybe ya'll already do this, but it is new to me and I am seeing the world through a different lens because of it!!
When I see, hear, sense from the Spirit, experience, something about someone or a situation, I envision a table sitting in front of me. I place that on the table and say to Jesus, "Jesus, I'm placing this on the table and how I am see, hearing, sense, this and how it makes me feel, will You show me YOUR perspective on this situation because You are the only One who has the TRUE perspective on it."
This allows me to acknowledge my emotions about it as well as leaves it open to "see" Others perspectives that may not see my perspective.
Everyone has a human filter and as things, even the exact same situation, come into their filter, they can interpret it completely different. Only Father God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit have the TRUE filter or perspective. My goal is to get as close to Father God's perspective as possible, in my humanness.
Sometimes I end up sitting with Jesus and being relational with Him, and just hearing His voice, sometimes it's a few hours, sometimes a few days, weeks, or... all in His timing.... a few months... before.... all of a sudden, I see a whole new perspective on it🫨😯 !!
This has majorly changed the way I operate in the world around me. No, it doesn't always change my emotions or how it made me feel, it doesn't always change that the other person was wrong in what they did. .. but.... it can greatly change how I RESPOND or handle it going forward.
True - Honorable - Wise. Thank you Jon! This is a gem. It is so helpful when complex decision processes are reduced to memorable and managable steps.
Pastor, you recently reminded us, in your last sermon, of the power of the tongue, that it can hold death, or life. That's a powerful concept to ponder upon!!!
"It's not what I say, but how I say" is partially true.... (I might add that it depends on the relationship we have with the other person that matters as well).
Even if the person I am speaking about is not within hearing, our words can be words of life, or words considered "word curses" that go into the enemy's camp and can affect that person regardless of them hearing it.
Even slang for medical diagnosis can become word curses.
If someone approaches me and complains about another person, even if I agree with them, but instead I say, "they're hurting and need our prayers." I think that is more God-honoring than saying things like rolling my eyes and saying, "they're mentally ill" or "emotionally ill." Don't you agree?
You, Pastor, are the one that, over the last 3 years, has slowly, by your example, been teaching me the importance of choosing my words carefully.
Yes, it is definitely so much easier to "gab" the first thing that pops into my head, or based from my frustration, my own hurt, etc. But I LOVE that the Psalms talks so much about GOD is our defender, GOD will vindicate.... I try my best, although I'm not perfect at it, to always remember that!
Pastor, this article and the last one both, were very deep and I have been letting them simmer in the crockpot for a hot minute. Thank you for sharing them!
There is a technique that I would like to share with ya'll. I have just begun putting this into practice within the last couple of months. Maybe ya'll already do this, but it is new to me and I am seeing the world through a different lens because of it!!
When I see, hear, sense from the Spirit, experience, something about someone or a situation, I envision a table sitting in front of me. I place that on the table and say to Jesus, "Jesus, I'm placing this on the table and how I am see, hearing, sense, this and how it makes me feel, will You show me YOUR perspective on this situation because You are the only One who has the TRUE perspective on it."
This allows me to acknowledge my emotions about it as well as leaves it open to "see" Others perspectives that may not see my perspective.
Everyone has a human filter and as things, even the exact same situation, come into their filter, they can interpret it completely different. Only Father God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit have the TRUE filter or perspective. My goal is to get as close to Father God's perspective as possible, in my humanness.
Sometimes I end up sitting with Jesus and being relational with Him, and just hearing His voice, sometimes it's a few hours, sometimes a few days, weeks, or... all in His timing.... a few months... before.... all of a sudden, I see a whole new perspective on it🫨😯 !!
This has majorly changed the way I operate in the world around me. No, it doesn't always change my emotions or how it made me feel, it doesn't always change that the other person was wrong in what they did. .. but.... it can greatly change how I RESPOND or handle it going forward.
Just thought I'd share that with ya'll...