Think Before You Speak

Watch what you say

“Think Before You Speak”

“Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.” Proverbs 13:2-3 (NLT)

Watch What You Say

Growing up, I always heard my mama say to my sisters and me, “Girls, watch what you say.” It always broke her heart when my sisters and I would go through phases where we didn’t get along. I understood her pain when I raised my boys and I would get the same heartbreaking feeling when I would hear my boys say mean and hurtful things to each other.

Fail

We all have found ourselves in situations where we feel we have blown it. It’s a regretful and upsetting feeling. It’s not a good feeling to fail someone or to realize they didn’t deserve what was dished out to them. If only there were a rewind and redo button to push for these parts of our lives.

Why Does This Happen

We all know this answer. When we don’t follow the “watch what you say” rule, we have let our words exit our mouth without thinking. We don’t have to give an immediate reaction to someone who has frustrated us, said something we don’t agree with, or who was rude. We really sometimes don’t even have to say anything. We can let God handle it. When we really want to respond to a situation, we should pause, pray, think, maybe pray again, and then speak. I teach this to my middle school kids each year because the behavior they learn early, is what they are going to continue with as they grow up unless they are given some wise advice and other options. What we say comes back to us. If it’s not kind, it can feel like a good smack to the forehead.

Next Time

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So next time you find yourself in a sticky situation, remember you will be rewarded by what you say. Always think before you speak and pray for the Lord to control your tongue. You don’t want to have the awful feeling of handling something the wrong way.

Counting My Blessings,

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Susan Browder

Rewarded

The bible tells us we will be rewarded by what we say.

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About Susan Browder

“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.”  Hebrews 11:1 I grew up in a small town in Alabama called Boligee. I am a wife and a mom to two sons, Nick who is 24 and married to his sweet wife, Mallory, and Jacob who is 18.  My husband, Nicky, is a person of who I am so proud. Our lives changed forever on September 6, 2014 about 7:00 pm. Our son, Jacob, had an accident that would deeper our faith in God and challenge us in ways we never dreamed. My prayer is that our story will encourage others in their struggles with life altering experiences. My writing will be our testimonies but more than that it is about how we have a loving, caring God that carries us through the most difficult times of our lives.

One thought on “Think Before You Speak

  1. Beth Brown

    Love “THINK”! This message is so crucial at this time, especially when we are restless and anxious not knowing what lies ahead. Heard the first song countless times, but looking at the lyrics touched my heart knowing there are many who have a hard time speaking their thoughts/ feelings but show them in various ways. Loved the line in second song…” speak love …use words if you have to! May God bless you and fellow teachers with good health and a renewed spirit each day! ✝️💜

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