We’ve been encouraged many times throughout the Bible to take every thought captive. What we think and then say has benefits and consequences—both for us and others—because words have power. The power to destroy or to heal.
When I wrote a piece for a magazine a couple of years ago, I tweaked an old carpentry adage-measure twice, cut once-to apply to our words: think twice, speak nice.
While we’re at our busiest during the next several weeks, we can be at our best if we learn this new habit:
I’ve often wondered if the “i” in the middle of this word doesn’t bring a smile to the Lord’s lips. If we can mind our tongues, if our speech can inspire, it benefits us! Let me make it personal: If I can mind my tongue, if what I say can inspire, it benefits me too!
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14, NKJV)
By Amre Cortadino
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So love this!!!!
Love this thought, Jo! We always have a choice – to be used for good or for evil! Thank you! 🙂
I loved this Amre. I look at that word and the “i” in the middle represents each of us Individually, as well. It all comes down to us using our tongues to glorify God or not using them at all. Who and what do we surround ourselves with? The “i” in Think is surrounded by truth, helpful, necessary, and kind. May it surround us as well.
Thank you for that reminder, Melissa! Asking the Lord to control our tongues is the best way to THINK before we speak!! 🙂
Amen. Pray before speaking. 🙂
Thanks for stopping by Sharon! Sometimes a simple acronym speaks volumes! 🙂
Thank you, Amre. I’ve always loved this saying, or prose. It says it all. God bless you.
Thanks for stopping by Mary Pat!! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by Patti. I need the reminder most of all! 🙂
It is easy to see the negative traits in others when we ourselves are stressed. Thank you, Amre, for this reminder that truth, inspiration, and kindness in our words helps everyone!
Oh, I LOVE this! Thanks for sharing. Two nuggets to treasure.
Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
God bless you. Good thought!:)
What a sweetie!! And a wonderful memory! 🙂
As the women around my grandmother cast snide remarks about an absent friend, Grandma squirmed and scratched her head for something true and kind to say. “I think she has the nicest teeth.”