\u201c Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, they are turned
by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires.\u00a0Even so\u00a0the tongue is a little member and\u00a0boasts great things.\u201d James 3:4-5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end of each day, it\u2019s wise for us to review its events, especially the words we spoke. The
above scripture teaches us that our tongue works like the rudder of a ship. It sets the course of
our life. If we\u2019re not careful, our words can very subtly establish a course that will produce a
disappointing result. Our words are like a pre-programmed guidance system. The more we
speak words of strife, the more strife we\u2019ll experience. We don\u2019t have to speak the same words
the world does. We are citizens of the kingdom of God, and as such we are ambassadors here in this world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, ask yourself some questions at the end of each day. What have I been saying? What was the
tone in my voice\u2026 anger, resentment, offense? Or gentleness, mercy, and understanding?
I think you\u2019ll find that reviewing your words will become a process of changing your course, and
leading others to a more favorable way of receiving what you have to say. Without taking a good
long look at our words each day, we may awake suddenly to the realization that an enemy has
been at the helm with an agenda of his own. Proverbs 6:2 says \u201cYou are snared by the words of
your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth.\u201d Snares are what keep people bound
until they are finally taken prisoner. Too many believers have spoken the words of the enemy
over their lives and situations, and those words are holding them in bondage.
But, here\u2019s the Good News! If your words got you into bondage, then your words can get you out
of bondage! When we speak God\u2019s Words over our lives continually, we will be operating in what James called, \u201cThe Law of Liberty!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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So, if you\u2019re experiencing more trouble than triumph, more strife than peace, and more defeat than victory\u2026 ask yourself honestly \u2013 What Are You Saying?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With Love,
Pastor Tom<\/p>\n\n\n\n