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Tag Archives: self-talk
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
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
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
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
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
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
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
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
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
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged acceptable in God's sight, Psalm 19:14, self-talk
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Self-Talk: What I [Don’t] Deserve
I’m shopping, and I find something I like. “I deserve it,” I tell myself, “because I’ve been …” (good, sick, overwhelmed–any reason will do). Something bad happens. “I don’t deserve this!” I wail. Do you know what I really don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Come Thou Fount, deserve, Ephesians 2:8, Robert Robinson, self-talk
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Self-Talk: Good Enough
The things I say to myself — oh, how I waffle! Sometimes I tell myself I’m too good for a task. Other times, I think I’m not good enough. I waffle between pride and doubt. What does God say? Romans … Continue reading
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Tagged not good enough, Philippians 4:13, Romans 12:3, self-talk, too good
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What Say You? (to Yourself)
Talk to myself? You bet! Sometimes it’s the best conversation I have all day. And sometimes it is the worst. I can be my best cheerleader and my worst critic. I can be brutally honest or the biggest liar. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged James 1:17, moods, self-talk, shifting shadows
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