Comments on: How Tame is Your Tongue? http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:36:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.1 By: Lundie http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14567 Lundie Sat, 21 Apr 2007 15:38:21 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14567 Ok. God's not being subtle with me today. Two devotionals on taming the tongue and what I do with my speech. LOL. I am a very quiet person, in person, but I can be very pointed and sarcastic. I do not always build up with my words. I am very critical, and am able to point out flaws with very few words. I need to practice building up the good with my words, rather than tearing down. Thanks for the post! Have a blessed weekend! Ok. God’s not being subtle with me today. Two devotionals on taming the tongue and what I do with my speech. LOL. I am a very quiet person, in person, but I can be very pointed and sarcastic. I do not always build up with my words. I am very critical, and am able to point out flaws with very few words. I need to practice building up the good with my words, rather than tearing down.

Thanks for the post! Have a blessed weekend!

]]> By: Susanne http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14603 Susanne Sun, 22 Apr 2007 04:51:13 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14603 Ouch, ouch, ouch. God has very much been dealing with me about this very thing. The way I speak with my hubby. And like you said we would not let our children talk that way or talk that way to others. It is a state of not having manners with each other and the Lord has been speaking to me about taming that tongue. Thanks for the reminder of that last scripture for it starts with that first step of submiting myself to God. Great post! Ouch, ouch, ouch. God has very much been dealing with me about this very thing. The way I speak with my hubby. And like you said we would not let our children talk that way or talk that way to others. It is a state of not having manners with each other and the Lord has been speaking to me about taming that tongue. Thanks for the reminder of that last scripture for it starts with that first step of submiting myself to God. Great post!

]]> By: I’m at Faith Lifts this weekend… | 5 Minutes For Mom http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14610 I’m at Faith Lifts this weekend… | 5 Minutes For Mom Sun, 22 Apr 2007 07:26:50 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14610 [...] letting you know that I am over at Faith Lifts this weekend talking about taming my tongue in case you want to drop [...] […] letting you know that I am over at Faith Lifts this weekend talking about taming my tongue in case you want to drop […]

]]> By: Amy White http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14626 Amy White Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:46:39 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14626 janice, another great devotional - perfect for me. I'm the one you wrote back to, after my comment about being depressed and not "loving" being a mom. thank you so much for caring about me to write back. I'm doing much better (this week) :) - I'm very hormonally driven! but the Word of God, and websites like this help more! thank you for giving of yourself when you have so much going on. how's the baby? Love, amy janice, another great devotional - perfect for me. I’m the one you wrote back to, after my comment about being depressed and not “loving” being a mom. thank you so much for caring about me to write back. I’m doing much better (this week) :) - I’m very hormonally driven! but the Word of God, and websites like this help more! thank you for giving of yourself when you have so much going on. how’s the baby? Love, amy

]]> By: Jennifer, Snapshot http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14630 Jennifer, Snapshot Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:52:10 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14630 Janice, like you I've struggled since school with taming the flow of words, and also like you I have been working on the intent and tone of my words lately. No, I haven't tamed it, but I'm always thankful when the sound of those words are awful to me and that I can repent, apologize and move on (trying not to repeat the habit). Janice, like you I’ve struggled since school with taming the flow of words, and also like you I have been working on the intent and tone of my words lately. No, I haven’t tamed it, but I’m always thankful when the sound of those words are awful to me and that I can repent, apologize and move on (trying not to repeat the habit).

]]> By: Military Mommy http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14633 Military Mommy Sun, 22 Apr 2007 15:01:44 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14633 Wow. This is definitely written for me also. I just wrote last night on my blog that my memory verse this week is Luke 6:45 and that it is no coincidence. Now your devotional just confirms that for me even more. :) Thanks for sharing this. I find the same thing happens to me. I am patient and loving with my words towards people I don't even know then let it roll out however it chooses with my family. Definitely something I am going to ask God to help me with starting today. Love, Michelle Wow. This is definitely written for me also. I just wrote last night on my blog that my memory verse this week is Luke 6:45 and that it is no coincidence.

Now your devotional just confirms that for me even more. :) Thanks for sharing this. I find the same thing happens to me. I am patient and loving with my words towards people I don’t even know then let it roll out however it chooses with my family. Definitely something I am going to ask God to help me with starting today.

Love, Michelle

]]> By: Jenn http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14642 Jenn Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:15:14 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14642 OHHH Boy! :) Well I can say first hand that I have spoken to Janice and KNOW how fast she talks - WOW! :) I too have a problem with this, and what's worse is my "circle" involves my kids - I can get short with them, and snap, again not like yelling or screaming - but just being short, not being polite or acting the way I should! I need to work on this BIG time - thanks for the devotional Janice - it's time I remembered! OHHH Boy! :) Well I can say first hand that I have spoken to Janice and KNOW how fast she talks - WOW! :)

I too have a problem with this, and what’s worse is my “circle” involves my kids - I can get short with them, and snap, again not like yelling or screaming - but just being short, not being polite or acting the way I should!

I need to work on this BIG time - thanks for the devotional Janice - it’s time I remembered!

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14664 Rebecca Sun, 22 Apr 2007 20:31:10 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14664 Truthfully, my bigger struggle is with the content of my words than with the tone. There are far more things (should I just be honest and say people?) that don't need to be the topic of my conversation than I ever thought. It's going to take a miracle to get me where I need to be in this area. Thankfully, that's possible! Truthfully, my bigger struggle is with the content of my words than with the tone. There are far more things (should I just be honest and say people?) that don’t need to be the topic of my conversation than I ever thought.

It’s going to take a miracle to get me where I need to be in this area. Thankfully, that’s possible!

]]> By: Angel http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14720 Angel Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:30:51 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14720 I have struggled with this as well. In fact my husband and I have had that conversation of realizing our short and snippy attitudes. And so true I would never let my daughter "use that tone with me". When I grew up curse words were used in my home, as my sister and i fought to break that habit we realized we do not have a problem with it when the preacher is around! Unfortunately those we are closest to are the ones who tend to get our "uglies". And I am guilty of being able to have a bad attitude for days and change it instantly when we go somewhere, especially to church. ;) (Come on we are ALL guilty!) God has been showing that to me these days, it is not just the words that we speak but even further the heart motive (attitude) in which we speak them! Great Post! BTW- Don't check my "heart motive" when I am pregnant, k? :) I have struggled with this as well. In fact my husband and I have had that conversation of realizing our short and snippy attitudes. And so true I would never let my daughter “use that tone with me”.

When I grew up curse words were used in my home, as my sister and i fought to break that habit we realized we do not have a problem with it when the preacher is around! Unfortunately those we are closest to are the ones who tend to get our “uglies”. And I am guilty of being able to have a bad attitude for days and change it instantly when we go somewhere, especially to church. ;) (Come on we are ALL guilty!)

God has been showing that to me these days, it is not just the words that we speak but even further the heart motive (attitude) in which we speak them!

Great Post! BTW- Don’t check my “heart motive” when I am pregnant, k? :)

]]> By: Bailey's Leaf http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14723 Bailey's Leaf Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:56:17 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14723 I have to say that my tongue is one of those things that can get me in trouble, too! I work retail in a small mom and pop art gallery. I admit that when I encounter moments of needing to tame my tongue, I think of Rick Warren in the Purpose Driven Life-- EGR -- Extra Grace Required! (I would site page numbers for you, but my book just went out on loan.) I will pray behind the counter as I wait on the sometimes EXTREMELY demanding folk, and occasionally chew on the side of my tongue (literally) to keep from saying something that won't "further the Kingdom." (Thanks Boo Mama!) I have to remind myself that their day may have been less than fantastic and perhaps they just don't realize that they are taking it out on me! I have to say that my tongue is one of those things that can get me in trouble, too! I work retail in a small mom and pop art gallery. I admit that when I encounter moments of needing to tame my tongue, I think of Rick Warren in the Purpose Driven Life– EGR — Extra Grace Required! (I would site page numbers for you, but my book just went out on loan.) I will pray behind the counter as I wait on the sometimes EXTREMELY demanding folk, and occasionally chew on the side of my tongue (literally) to keep from saying something that won’t “further the Kingdom.” (Thanks Boo Mama!) I have to remind myself that their day may have been less than fantastic and perhaps they just don’t realize that they are taking it out on me!

]]> By: amydeanne http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14727 amydeanne Mon, 23 Apr 2007 03:25:33 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14727 this is the 2nd time in a few days that this has popped up and smacked me! I think it's a sign! thanks for the reminder! this is the 2nd time in a few days that this has popped up and smacked me! I think it’s a sign!
thanks for the reminder!

]]> By: Suzie Ang http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14728 Suzie Ang Mon, 23 Apr 2007 03:29:02 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14728 wow, great topic! i've always known to be tactless. i'll just blurt out without thinking. & often i'll tend to hurt somebody's feeling. worst, if it's my kids who got hurt. yesterday, while 'bz' on my pc, my 5 yr old boy came & bugged me a few times abt something. of coz i wasnt listening coz i was too consumed with what i was doing when i just told him to 'leave mommy alone & get out!'. it was only when he left that this sense of guilt suddenly hit me. came out from my room & looked for him. he sat in the corner & was trying to fix up his toy transformer. i could not forgive myself for what i just did. i went over to him & gave him a hug.*sigh* wow, great topic! i’ve always known to be tactless. i’ll just blurt out without thinking. & often i’ll tend to hurt somebody’s feeling. worst, if it’s my kids who got hurt. yesterday, while ‘bz’ on my pc, my 5 yr old boy came & bugged me a few times abt something. of coz i wasnt listening coz i was too consumed with what i was doing when i just told him to ‘leave mommy alone & get out!’. it was only when he left that this sense of guilt suddenly hit me. came out from my room & looked for him. he sat in the corner & was trying to fix up his toy transformer. i could not forgive myself for what i just did. i went over to him & gave him a hug.*sigh*

]]> By: Kim http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14848 Kim Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:24:09 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14848 God has been working with me on the same thing. I have found that, since trying to conceive, I have been a lot snippier with my husband, mother, and son...mostly poor hubby & mom. After I realize how I sounded or came across, I usually end up in tears and apologizing. You are so right when you say "It is shameful! Not only am I sinning, disrespecting my husband and my God with my words, but also how do I expect to teach my son to speak respectfully if I am not!" I am in the SAME boat, sister! My son had gotten somewhat "sassy" recently and I couldn't figure what had come over him... then I heard myself being rather sarcastic and short tempered with my husband in front of him and felt so ashamed ... I got up from where I was sitting and hugged my husband and apologized to him right there in front of my son. He is very intuitive for a 3 year old and he picked up on the fact that I realized that I had been WRONG in my words and actions and apologized to his daddy for being that way. It made me feel better knowing that he had witnessed my error in judgement AND the apology, so that he could see that EVERYONE messes up sometimes. And that it's important that you realize your actions and take control and ask for forgiveness when you know you've messed up.... But, God help me, I still am working on that tongue. God has been working with me on the same thing. I have found that, since trying to conceive, I have been a lot snippier with my husband, mother, and son…mostly poor hubby & mom. After I realize how I sounded or came across, I usually end up in tears and apologizing. You are so right when you say “It is shameful! Not only am I sinning, disrespecting my husband and my God with my words, but also how do I expect to teach my son to speak respectfully if I am not!” I am in the SAME boat, sister! My son had gotten somewhat “sassy” recently and I couldn’t figure what had come over him… then I heard myself being rather sarcastic and short tempered with my husband in front of him and felt so ashamed … I got up from where I was sitting and hugged my husband and apologized to him right there in front of my son. He is very intuitive for a 3 year old and he picked up on the fact that I realized that I had been WRONG in my words and actions and apologized to his daddy for being that way. It made me feel better knowing that he had witnessed my error in judgement AND the apology, so that he could see that EVERYONE messes up sometimes. And that it’s important that you realize your actions and take control and ask for forgiveness when you know you’ve messed up…. But, God help me, I still am working on that tongue.

]]> By: Ruth http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14855 Ruth Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:28:36 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14855 ahhhh good word sister janice. amen. xo ahhhh
good word sister janice. amen. xo

]]> By: LivingforGod http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14995 LivingforGod Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:23:10 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-14995 Wonderful post! Not long ago...I just posted the same topic on my blog. I shared about a tip that may help us tame our tongue. If you're interested, please visit http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/servingtheKingofkings/. Wonderful post! Not long ago…I just posted the same topic on my blog. I shared about a tip that may help us tame our tongue. If you’re interested, please visit http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/servingtheKingofkings/.

]]> By: Jennelle http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-15109 Jennelle Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:14:16 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-15109 Ouch, this is such a problem for me and I so appreciate you sharing this with us! Thank you!! Love, Jennelle Ouch, this is such a problem for me and I so appreciate you sharing this with us!

Thank you!!

Love,

Jennelle

]]> By: Samantha http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-23764 Samantha Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:08:49 +0000 http://www.5minutesformom.com/faithlifts/2007/04/21/taming-the-tongue/#comment-23764 I don't even know I'm being disrespectful! Until, someone says something to me. Sometimes I think it is the other person. I have an issue I try to discuss it, they have an attitude I think.. that person has an attitude. Then later, when I confront and attempt to make the solution they tell me I was speaking with a snide tounge. Or my boyfriend who is getting fed up with my "bad attitude" when I didn't even relieze it. I feel frustrated but I'm trying to be professional or loving. I don't know how to get control of this. I don’t even know I’m being disrespectful! Until, someone says something to me. Sometimes I think it is the other person. I have an issue I try to discuss it, they have an attitude I think.. that person has an attitude. Then later, when I confront and attempt to make the solution they tell me I was speaking with a snide tounge. Or my boyfriend who is getting fed up with my “bad attitude” when I didn’t even relieze it. I feel frustrated but I’m trying to be professional or loving. I don’t know how to get control of this.

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