RAY DURDEN
Watch your words diligently. When you speak carelessly or negatively, you damage others as well as
yourself. This ability to verbalize is an awesome privilege, granted only to those created in God's
image. You need help in wielding this mighty power responsibly.
Though the world applauds quick-witted retorts, God's instructions about communication are quite
different: Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.
You should discipline yourself to pray--“Help me, Holy Spirit”--before answering the phone, and you'll
realize the benefits of this discipline. Simply apply the same discipline when communicating with
people around you. If they're silent, pray before speaking to them. If they're talking, pray before
responding. These split-second prayers put you in touch with God's spirit. Your speaking then comes
under the control of the Spirit. As positive speech patterns replace your negative ones, the increase in
your Joy will amaze you.
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