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  Dr. John E. Guns is the Senior Pastor of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Guns writes In The Word for GOSPELflava.com, a regularly-appearing column which addresses various topics pertaining to spiritual guidance, with the Scriptures being the source. July 15, 2008 It has been stated that "you are what you eat" and honestly that is true. Yet I believe that it is also true that "you are what you speak". Words are so powerful and the content of our conversations are so impactful. Recently while traveling I begin to deal very openly with this area in my personal life. The Holy Spirit began to open of the Word of God to me regarding my use of words and the tone, tenor, and intent of them. Out of it came a challenge to live in a more disciplined manner in this area. The truth is that if we want to see God do the amazing we must speak with confidence of who God is. If we want to have healthy and affirming relationships, we must choose to speak that with consistency. In Ephesians 4:29, the writer challenges the believer to use language to edify or strengthen others and not hurt others. You will be amazed at how God partners power with your conversations. For there is life and death in the content of your words and out of your mouth flow the issues of life. God wants so much for us and it is not his will that we struggle in our relationships. So we must make our words our ally and with intention speak life and love! Over the next several days, track your conversations and pay attention to how you say what you say. You will find that you have greater impact over your day than you thought. You will also discover that your attitude is much better because your words create the context by which victory is experienced. Know that you are called too much and thus disciplined conversation is a mighty powerful friend to that. Enjoy the journey!!
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