Monday, April 14, 2008
You Are What You Speak
Dr. John E. Guns
It has been stated that "you are what you eat" and honestly that is true. Yet I believe that it is also true that "you are what you speak". Words are so powerful and the content of our conversations are so impactful.
Recently while traveling I begin to deal very openly with this area in my personal life. The Holy Spirit began to open of the Word of God to regarding my use of words and the tone, tenor, and intent of them. Out of it came a challenge to live in a more disciplined manner in this area. The truth is that if we want to see God do the amazing we must speak with confidence of who God is. If we want to have healthy and affirming relationships, we must choose to speak that with consistency.
You will be amazed at how God partners with power with your conversations. For there is life and death in the content of your words and out of your mouth flow the issues of life. God wants so much for us and it is not his will that we struggle in our relationships. So we must make our words our ally and with intention speak life and love!
Over the next several days, track your conversations and pay attention to how you say what you say. You will find that you have greater impact over your day than you thought.
Enjoy the journey!
Read Proverbs 10:20, 32, 11:9, 12:6, 13:3, 15:1
In December 1995, the Lord stationed Dr. John E. Guns as the Senior Pastor of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Florida. Since his time at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, the church has experienced phenomenal growth. The vision the Lord has on the heart of this anointed man is ultimately steered toward the holistic empowerment of the Northside of Jacksonville. His vision includes spearheading several ministries within St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
