I talk to myself —
usually in one-liners:
“That was dumb.”
“Klutz!”
“Well duh.”
My self-talk is mostly sarcastic, critical or dispiriting. I don’t think it measures up to God’s standard.
Psalm 19:14 (MEV)
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord …
Good morning, Lord. I try to be careful about the words and thoughts I direct towards others. What I tell myself is something else. Does it honor You? I think not. Would I say the same things to someone else? Not likely. It’s a bad habit, and I need to let it go. Watch over my words, Lord, and help me speak Your truth and mercy to my own soul.
Thank you, this hits home. I appreciate your daily messages.
I appreciate your comments!
Psalm 19:14 is a verse I say almost daily before I get out of bed. In addition to acceptable I say pleasing as well.
I’m old enough to have memorized the verse in the KJV. I like the word “pleasing” — even better than “acceptable.”
Thank you for this topic. Something I have to vigilant about.
Also thank you for reminding me of that psalm. God bless you!
You’re welcome, Sandra. I try to be vigilant t00, but negativity sneaks in when I’m not paying attention.