Worn Out Woman: Small steps for Spiritual Health - Slow to Speak

Worn Out Woman: Small Steps for Spiritual Health
Slow to Speak

Psalm 138:2 KJVI will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy
lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word
above all thy name.

God’s word was exalted above God’s own precious name. It is as good as His name. He signed
His name, He endorsed His Word. Therefore, you can bank on His Word. He is reliable and
trustworthy. He makes His Word good by following through. He is the covenant maker and the
covenant keeper. He is faithful to His Word.

Ephesians 5:1-2 KJV1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given
himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling
savour.

When God says something, it is as good as accomplished. Is our word that reliable? If we are in
the habit of taking on more than we can handle, it will wear us out. But biting off more than we
can thoroughly chew does not only wear us out. It can wear out those others to whom we gave
our word. If we keep breaking our word because we cannot do what we said we would do, then
we become the person that others cannot depend on. Let’s not say anything at all if we do not
fully intend to keep our word. Yes, occasionally, emergencies come up and unforeseen things do
alter our plans and prevent us from doing what we said we would do.As a new habit, let’s be
slow to speak, even in small things.
Small steps are necessary to make lasting strides toward change. Our small step, spiritual health
challenge this week is to:
Say it and do it or do not say anything at all.
It is OK to say no. Especially if you know you are already overextended. Know your limits.
Consider your priorities and your current responsibilities. Weigh carefully whether or not you
can commit to another project, another favor, another job. Do not say you will unless you fully
intend to die trying to carry it out.
c.GodsGirlsMinistry April 5, 2010 http://www.godsgirlsministry.com/ Used with permission