Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Self Talk

Lately, I have been working on what I call my "self talk".  You know what I mean.... the chit chat we do with ourselves as we go about our daily life.  I have found that sometimes my self talk can be pretty darn negative!  Often times I will be picking up my husband's or son's laundry and I complain to myself that there are wrappers in their pockets, or their socks are inside out--again!  I have been complaining about having yet another load of dishes that need to be done, the dog needs to be fed/walked again...  If I keep complaining to myself am I showing God I am grateful for what He has entrusted to me?  How does this negative self talk affect what I speak?
Matthew 12:34 says, "for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh".  Where is my  heart?  Is it with the Lord or is it wallowing in the flesh?  God has given me a truly wonderful man.  He has blessed me with two healthy children.  I have a lovely home in a safe neighborhood.  My husband is a very hard worker and the sole provider for our family.  He job is very difficult.  He sacrifices himself daily for our family and I'm going to complain about his socks being inside out?
I am re reading Debi Pearl's Created to be his Helpmeet.  I know many people don't love the Pearls for their own reasons, but I am thoroughly enjoying this book once again.  Debi Pearl writes about self talk and how important it is.  I will continue to work on my self talk and pray that God gives me the wisdom to use my words and attitude in a way that honors my husband and teaches my children to be positive and respectful to others.  No one likes to be around a Negative Nelly!

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