Daily Devotional – Sunday, July 25, 2021
Death and life are in the power of the tongue…
Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV)
In a previous devotional, we learned that we are powerful beyond our imaginations. We focused on how we can use our tongues to bless and not discourage others.
Today, we will zero in on the same key text. This time, however, we will focus on ourselves. According to Proverbs 18:21, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” In other words, you can bring life or death to yourself through your tongue.
One way this you can do is through positive self-talk. Motivational books are also called ‘self-help’ books because they emphasize on your role in your personal development.
Your words can minister life to you. Like Paul, you should always remind yourself, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13, NKJV).
On the flipside, you can contribute to your downfall through negative self-talk. It is possible to overcome negative criticism from others. However, you have slim chances of overcoming self-criticism.
Be vigilant when your inner voice tells you:
I will fail that paper. I am not good in math.
I cannot afford college fees.
I am not good enough for that job.
I am clumsy. I will never learn how to do this.
Everybody else is better than me.
Negative self-talk leads to high levels of stress, depression, limited thinking and challenges in relating to other people. Your subconscious mind believes what you tell it and acts to make your words a reality.
Become your best friend and motivator. Practice positive-self talk. Tell yourself ‘March on, my soul,’ as we learned in a previous devotional.
Holy Spirit, make my tongue an agent of life to me.
Thanks for this scripture…It is true,our lives are in our talkings.May God give us Grace to have positive thoughts always.
Amen, Chairman. We must learn to encourage ourselves in our minds and also loudly. No one else will do it for us.
What you say to yourself is very important because your mind believes it. Other people will criticize you. Learn not to put yourself down. Acknowledge your mistakes but believe and tell yourself you can make it. Please write a comment after reading this devotional.
This is my prayer ooh God, make my tongue an agent of life to me.
Amen, Pastor. God bless gpuu as you minister to His flock today.
Thankyou for today devotion,God help me to speak positive things in life.
Amen. That’s how it should be, George.
Wow! Website is becoming more attractive and simple i recognize those positive changes may God impact on you more Mr Maina.
Amen. Thanks for the compliment, George.
Amen ,,self esteem is very key in our personal developments ,,may we learn to boost our self esteem
Perfect, Brian. Be blessed.
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