Words – catch ‘em, match ‘em, toss ‘em, keep ‘em. Your growth counts on it.

Last week we talked about the tremendously positive effect our words can have on those for whom the Lord leads us to pray.

Now, lets examine the words that we use on ourselves – self-talk. It’s the nouns we call and adjectives we use to describe ourselves, “I am such a….” “How could I be….?” I purposely didn’t mention any. But you know exactly what I’m talking about.

Know this, those words either spoken aloud or only in our heads, still plant neurons on our brains. These neurons will be places where the “you” part of you will draw on to make decisions. These self-talk words, then, can either become freedom fighters or slavery producers.

We are told, though, to take every thought captive, including the words we say to or about ourselves!  We are to catch those words with both hands and match them against the truths found in Scripture.

If those words are lies – rebuke where they came from (the adversary – no matter if he used humans – past or present – to say them) and then toss and replace them with truths the Spirit gives you. If the words are truth, however, keep them by acting on them.

What words do you use to call or describe yourself? Hopefully your powerful words will only reinforce the path to freedom and becoming more like Jesus.

So, let’s use our prayerful words for each other – prayer – to see our self-talk become more in line with Scripture, which leads to our lives being transformed.