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Word Mastery
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Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips. Psalms 141:3 WEB.
David prayed that the Lord would set a guard over his mouth to keep him from saying things that he should not. James said, "If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well" (James 3:3). If you can control your tongue, then you can control the rest of your body. Then James warned us that blessing and cursing should not flow out of the same source.
In the Old Testament (Numbers 14:28), the Lord said, "What I have heard you say, I will do to you." In the New Testament (Matthew 12:36), Jesus said: "I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words, you will be condemned."
So we have a continuing pattern through scripture: The words that come out of your mouth directly affect your life and circumstances. It was covered in the Old Testament, and it continues through the New Testament.
A mentor of mine used to say: "Words unspoken, you are their master. Words once spoken, you are their slave."
Do not speak negative things over your life, your family, or those around you. Say good things about them, or say learn to say nothing at all. Stay positive in your speech. When you are speaking today, listen to the words that you are saying. Like David, pray that God sets a guard over your mouth and that He makes you aware of your speech.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that You set a guard over my lips and let me hear what comes out of my mouth. Please forgive me for the things that I have said wrong and cleanse my heart. For out of the abundance of my heart, my mouth speaks. Help me be a positive influence on those around me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Amen
In Yeshua's name I ask, Amen.
Amen. Thank you Pastor Dion. My Dad used to say, "The least said is the easiest mended". He was a good teacher!! Amen
Help me speak kindly always. Amen
Amen, Father guard my lips always to not speak wrongly.
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Amen Lord please guard the words that come out of my mouth and keep my heart pure, I love you Jesus.
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Heavenly Father many times we speak wrongly words under pressure, help us to stop so we don't hurt anyone. I ask for Your forgiveness, to think before we speak and lead us to only speak words of love and wisdom. In Jesus Christ name we pray, Amen. Lord lead us we need Your counsel.
Thank you Pastor for this reminding word of wisdom, God bless you and Sylvia.
Amen! Thank You Lord!
Amen!
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Father, forgive me for the terrible things I have said to those I love and don't. Please place that guard over my mouth to never hurt them again. Thank you Lord for your love and mercies. Thank you Pastor..............well done.
This is a great reminder for me to keep my big mouth shut! We don face covering to repel viruses but those masks don't filter the bad words.
Haha, that is funny, Kathy, if only they did :D!
Thank you, Pastor Dion, for consistently bringing this message to our attention! So important in this time of negativity! Lord, help me be a positive influence on those around me today. In Jesus' name, Amen
Amen!
Yes, amen Lord
Amen,amen and AMEN!