Tongue Tests

I got my tongue in front of my eye tooth and couldn't see what I was saying...

Ever experienced delayed remorse as the words based on the emotion of the moment go flying out of your mouth, only to immediately be followed by the heart driven words of "I didn't mean that!" ??...

Emotions fuel our words and actions and when left unchecked by our heart and Spirit can cause pain and hurt to others as well as amends work for us.

I have spent the past few years in my walk with Christ learning to RESPOND with grace and kindness rather than my old way of REACTING with the emotion of the moment.  

Now most of y'all know how much I despise numbers but counting to 10 during an emotional moment has become a tool that I use to disconnect from the emotion of the moment and reconnect with my heart and the Holy Spirit.  

I find when I do this I am no longer held hostage by my emotions and my words do not cause harm…

Check your experience...

Patience, tolerance, understanding and love are the watchwords." Big Book pg. 118

Lord let us guard our words by responding in grace instead of reacting with emotions, AMEN.  

"So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!" James 3:5

Have a blessed day y’all!

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Worry Won't Win

Worry makes things seem bigger than they are.

I am curious to learn if anyone ever gained from worrying?

I don't have any record of this.

Why do we allow our fears and expectations to grow inside of us and gain strength over our minds and hearts?

Human nature is prone to this and free will allows this to happen, robbing us of our peace and stealing our energy and focus.

Did you know that you can trade those worries, fears, and expectations for grace?

Try this for the next few days...

Every time you catch yourself building a case for a good worry, write it down on a piece of paper and put it in a drawer that can serve as your God box.

Tell God the worry is now His and move on with your day!

You can do this.

It works!

Try it and as always then….

Check your experience…  

“There you will find release from care, boredom and worry.” Big Book pg. 152

Lord let us fill our God box with our fears, worries, and troubles and leave them with You, allowing us to move forward and see how we can turn our focus to helping others, AMEN.  

“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7

Have a blessed day Y’all!

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