10.12.07

Alternative Uses of the Tongue

Posted in Miscellaneous at 5:18 am by Shhh....

Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.

Today’s Afirmation:

I am swift to hear and slow to speak.
The Lord has set a guard over my mouth and He Keeps watch over the door of my lips.

No unwholesome talk comes out of my mouth, but only what is helpful of building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Pray.
Share your faith.
Express gratitude.
Tell the truth.
Admit a mistake.
Apologize.
Confess your faults and weaknesses.
Applaud someone’s achievement.
Ask for help.
Offer to assist.
Comfort someone who is hurting.
Communicate your expectations.
Give a sincere compliment.
Confront an interpersonal conflict.
Pledge your support.
Defend someone against negative criticism.
Discourage gossip.
Express appreciation.
Offer constructive feedback.
Share your knowledge.
Keep a secret.
Protest evil.
Put forth a new idea.
Recite Scripture.
Reconcile parties in conflict.
Relate a meaningful story.
Tell a clean joke.
Express hope or optimism.
Encourage someone to persevere.
Express concern for another.
Say “Please.”
Sing a song.
Speak of God’s goodness.

From the book

“30 Days to Taming Your Tongue”
What You Say (and Don’t Say)
Will improve Your Relationships

By Deborah Smith Pegues
www.confrontingissues.com
ISBN 9780736915601

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