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Q: What is something you've said that you wish you could take back?

re-READ: Proverbs 18:21 NLT

"The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences."

READ: James 3:2-6 NCV

"We all make many mistakes. If people never said anything wrong, they would be perfect and able to control their entire selves, too. When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can control their whole bodies. Also a ship is very big, and it is pushed by strong winds. But a very small rudder controls that big ship, making it go wherever the pilot wants. It is the same with the tongue. It is a small part of the body, but it brags about great things. A big forest fire can be started with only a little flame. And the tongue is like a fire. It is a whole world of evil among the parts of our bodies. The tongue spreads its evil through the whole body. The tongue is set on fire by hell, and it starts a fire that influences all of life."

  • Where can you see the power of people's words today?

 

  • What would happen if we chose to speak life and encouragement and true and positive things into the world around us?

re-READ: Philippians 4:6-8 NCV

"Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. And God’s peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Brothers and sisters, think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected."

  • What happens when you only focus on the negative things going on?

 

  • What would happen if you started the day by bring thankful for the blessings in your life?

re-READ: Hebrews 11:1 NIV

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."

  • Do you believe that life can really be different than it is?

 

  • How do we get there?

change the way you think, talk, and interact with the world

BEFORE NEXT WEEK

Rewrite Psalm 23 and then bring it to share with the group