{"id":1398,"date":"2011-06-20T07:25:45","date_gmt":"2011-06-20T12:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.heartofgraceministries.com\/blog\/?p=1398"},"modified":"2013-08-13T09:32:06","modified_gmt":"2013-08-13T14:32:06","slug":"the-everyday-word-the-power-of-life-and-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heartofgraceministries.com\/blog\/the-everyday-word\/the-everyday-word-the-power-of-life-and-death\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power Of Life And Death"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>THE WORD<\/h2>\n<p><b>Proverbs 18:21 <\/b>&#8211; Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2>THOUGHT FOR THE DAY<\/h2>\n<p>We know through the classic passage in the bible that there is the power of life and death within our tongues. If you have gone to church any time in your life, I am sure that you have heard a message related to this subject. It was probably delivered in the context that we need to watch what we say about others, watch our words, etc. Let us discuss!<\/p>\n<p>First off, we know that the passage begins with our tongue because it is one of the first outlets that our thoughts can begin to become amplified. If I am not happy about something and want to take it out on someone else, then I can use my voice to cut down someone else simply from my thoughts coming forth through my voice. We know this example, but as we know enhancements of mediums (Facebook, Twitter, Texting, etc.) to communicate have brought this to a whole new level.<\/p>\n<p>The reason I talk about this is now is that our voices are becoming one of the lesser mediums used. There is more trouble caused from the outing of our thoughts through the internet because we have not learned to control ourselves and to understand just how far those words travel. As the leaders and believers of <em>Christ<\/em> we must choose to use the power of life, especially in the new avenues personal expression! A person\u2019s thoughts and words are expressed in greatest effect by their actions. How you carry yourself and let others see you lead your walk with <em>God<\/em> makes or breaks the witness you display. Sometimes it could be very easy for me to step out and do something irrational through my words and actions, but I know it would not solve anything for anyone (not even me)! Learn to perform your actions that it promotes the power of life in yourself and those around you! Choose life!<\/p>\n<h2>PUT INTO PRACTICE<\/h2>\n<p>Take a single day to make a list and write something positive for every negative thing you say or write about someone or something. You may be surprised how much you hear or read from yourself without realizing the amount of times that it happens! 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