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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
Healing Words
Do you remember words that hurt more clearly than words that help? I do. Five people say something nice, one says something cruel. Guess which one follows me everywhere. Yep, the hurtful words. Proverbs 16:24 (NIV) Gracious words are a … Continue reading
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Tagged Ephesians 4:15, healing words, Proverbs 16:24
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Powerful Words
Words are important, powerful. We think in words. We categorize with words. We remember in words. It goes all the way back to Adam. Genesis 2:19 (NLT) So the Lord God formed from the ground all the wild animals and all … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam, Genesis 2:19, names, words
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God’s Words
God is all about language. Think about it. Genesis 1:3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Our world started with words. God’s words. John 1:1 (NIV) In the beginning was the Word … … Continue reading
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Tagged Genesis 1:3, God's words, John 1:1, language, Word of God
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Excellent Self-Talk
The Bible sets a high standard for what I think and say to myself; Philippians 4:8 (NIV) Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever … Continue reading
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Tagged Philippians 4:8, self-talk
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Bitter Self-Talk
Envy sneaks into my self-talk. I compare myself to others, and it doesn’t look good. “It’s not fair.” “She doesn’t deserve it.” “I’m better than she is.” Instead of rejoicing in someone else’s success, I plant seeds of bitterness. Hebrews … Continue reading
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Tagged bitterness, envy, gratitude, Hebrews 12:15, self-talk, unlimited grace
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Encouraging Self-Talk
I make a mistake. I tell myself: “Oops!” “That was dumb.” “I can’t do anything right.” My self-talk drags me down, moving from a statement of fact to a declaration of hopelessness. The Bible offers a different approach: 1 Thessalonians … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:11, encourage one another, self-talk
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Dishonest Self-Talk
I moan to myself as I get in the car, “Everything hurts.” Truth is, I have a bum knee. The rest of me is just fine. I can walk, drive, sit and stand, carry in my arms and write with … Continue reading
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Tagged John 8:44, lie to myself, lies, self-talk
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Acceptable Self-Talk
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 … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptable in God's sight, Psalm 19:14, self-talk
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The Peace of Jesus
John 16:33 (NIV) I [Jesus] have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. In this world we have trouble … … Continue reading
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Tagged John 16:33, peace, trouble
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Perfect Peace
Isaiah 26:3 (ESV) You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. When my mind is focused more on the news than on my God, peace is hard to find. … Continue reading
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Tagged Isaiah 26:3, John 14:1, perfect peace
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