The power of our words is something that may not always be at the forefront of our minds. Many people speak or react without genuinely thinking about what they are saying and its effect on others. Speech is all around us, and the power within our tongues can rule our household. The words you use determines how you influence the world around you. So, how can you make sure what you are saying is received in the right way? How can you be more mindful of the way you build relationships through your language?

In today's episode, we discuss how words can take on a whole life of their own and why we should be careful about the language we choose. We explore how the terms we use can affect other people's feelings and why we need to think about the spirit in which something is said rather than the exact words used. We discuss negative language, cursing, and how withholding words can be an act of aggression. We share the lessons we can take from the Book of James and how our words are gifts from God. We also examine how our timing is crucial, why silence can be beneficial, and the things you can do to be more considerate in your comments.

"There is a direct connection between our heart and our words." - Dr. Matt Hook

This week on Shepherd & the Shrink:

●      How our words can take on a life of their own

●      How we can take hold of our words to explain what's going on

●      Why we have to be very careful with our speech

●      Why what’s behind the speech is a crucial part and how what we say influences how other people feel

●      Why it's not always the message that matters but the spirit in which it is given

●      How speech is often used to manipulate

●      Withholding words as an act of aggression

●      How you can learn to change the negativity in your language

●      How the stories we read online are made to create a response

●      How words can change the course of someone's life

●      Why you need to pay attention to your words to guide your life

●      The lessons we can take from the Book of James and how God has given us an incredible gift to use our words

●      Why your spiritual attitude affects your words

●      How the timing of your comments can be just as significant as the words themselves

●      Questions you can ask yourself before speaking

●      The benefits of silence

●      What is gossip and why it's harmful

●      The practice we can do to improve our words and how we use them

Resources Mentioned:

●      Be Still and Know by Jenny Ho-Huan

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