Post #65(b) - The Power of Words

A lot of us don't bother to watch what we say. A thought comes into our minds and we let it come out of our mouths. No matter good or bad. Even more so when we are aggravated or angry. 

We say some of the cruelest, down-putting things to each other. We are more apt to criticize and point out flaws than we are to give compliments or words of encouragement.

We even speak this negativity about and over ourselves!

Why do we do that? 

Don't we know that there is power in our words?!

Proverbs 18:21 says that death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. 

Our words not only effect those we speak against, but we also reap the consequences of our words. 

Because we are so powerful as children of God, when words are spoken from our mouths, they MUST take place. Especially when we speak these words over and over.

Jesus says, in Mark 11:23, that if we believe the things that we say, they shall come to pass. We shall have whatever we say.

Jesus was talking about faith.

When we speak something about someone or about ourselves - good or bad - and we believe it, it is bound to happen.

Words are like seeds. When they are planted into the atmosphere, they take root and grow. They grow in the minds and hearts of those that they were spoken about. Including ourselves.

We begin to believe the words that people speak about us and that we speak about ourselves.

If our parents told us, when we were kids, that we were stupid and wouldn't amount to anything, somewhere deep inside, we believed it. And some of us might be less than how we imagined ourselves because of it. On the other hand, those of us whose parents told us that we were smart and creative and can be anything we want to be are likely confident and successful. 

We've got to be careful with what we say about one another.

We've got to speak life, encouragement, and positivity, even if we don't see anything positive in the person we're talking about.

I've had my fair share of times when I believed about a person only what I saw and I spoke it out loud. I may have criticized them or complained about them, and only spoke the negativity that I saw. But, one thing that I have realized is that WE ARE ALL GOD'S CHILDREN! And He loves us all, no matter our flaws, mistakes, or shortcomings.

And we are supposed to love each other as well. The way God loves us!

So, we have to stop speaking death over each other and over ourselves. We have to speak life! Because the things we speak develop into actions and attitudes. They become a part of us.

Even our thoughts are dangerous. The bible says that what a man thinks in his heart, so is he (Proverbs 23:7). This is even more so when the thoughts are spoken.

If we stop negative thoughts while they are in our minds, they can do us no harm. We should not allow them to come out of our mouths. Keep them to ourselves.

Or, we can change those negative thoughts all together. Turn them into positive ones.

Let's not make the enemy happy by defeating and dividing ourselves with our words.

Let's speak life to and about one another!

Post #64(b) - Guided Meditation

Today, I want to guide you through a short meditation and breathing exercise. This meditation is meant to aid in relaxation and to decrease stress and anxiety.

All you need to do is follow my instructions and focus your mind. Soon, you'll be well on your way to a more relaxed and stress free life.

Begin by sitting or lying in a comfortable position.

Close your eyes. And begin to take long, deep, deliberate breaths.

Inhale deeply through your nose. Hold for about 3 seconds. Then, slowly exhale through your mouth.

Breathe in total relaxation and breathe out stress and tension. Do this a few times to initiate the relaxation process.

After taking 3-4 slow, deep breaths, begin to breathe at your normal pace. But, focus on keeping your breaths deep and deliberate.

Bring your attention to your feet. Wiggle your toes and make circles with your ankles, shaking out all of the tension. Slightly bend your knees and flex the muscles in your thighs. Shake out all of the tension from these areas and focus on relaxing them.

Wiggle your hips and roll the tension out of your back and shoulders. Relax you arms, laying them comfortably by your side. Shake the tension out of your elbows, wrists, and fingers.

Roll your neck gently to the front, then to the back. Slowly turn your neck to the left and to the right, stretching out any tight, overworked muscles.

Finally, relax your facial muscles. Try not to smile or frown. Don't squeeze your eyes shut. Just let your eyelids rest in the closed position. And unclench your teeth. Let your jaw drop, releasing the tension and allowing relaxation to take over.

Meanwhile, continue to breathe - deeply and deliberately.

Allow in affirming thoughts and relaxation with each inhale. And force out stress, anxiety, and the tension caused by them with each exhale.

Let's practice...

Deeply inhale and breathe in positive energy........ Slowly exhale and breathe out all negativity.

Breathe in rest and relaxation....... Breathe out stress and tension.

Breathe in godly, agape love...... Breathe out malice and hate.

Breathe in life affirming thoughts....... Breathe out all problems and defeat.

Breathe in the love of God....... Breathe out all fear and anxiety.

Take a couple more deep breaths, remembering only to let positivity in.

Continue to expel all negativity.

Once you have reached your desired level of relaxation, you can slowly open your eyes and bask in your new state of mind.

Do this on a regular basis to continue to strengthen your mind and relieve stress.

Happy meditating!!