Day 6 – January 6, 2018
Can you see me sitting in the chair or am I invisible to you? Why am I asking these questions? Sometimes, if I am in a conversation with two or more people and I begin to speak, the others ignore me and continue to talk between/among themselves, as though I was not present.
There are times when I am directly talking to someone and often they turn themselves away from me and towards another who may be sitting on their other side and began a new chat.
Hello, I’m still here, I would say to myself. Can you hear me?
I don’t believe I am stuck on myself or that I have to be the center of attention, but don’t you think it is rude for someone to disregard you while you’re talking? Even though I don’t want you to stop what you are doing just to listen to me, I am now curious as to why this would happen?
I began to question if I am saying anything worthwhile that others want to hear.
I am reprogramming my mind to focus on being quiet and listening more. I have a talkative personality so this is a huge challenge for me. I ask God to settle my thoughts and hold my tongue so I speak only when He has something for me to share. I don’t want my words to speak lack, foolishness, hurt, demean others or strike out angrily. However, if He quickens me to speak out, I do not want to be afraid either, but I want to open my mouth with boldness and with His authority.
Daily Reflections: Am I powerful like our invisible God or is it visible to others I have no fruit and no healthy contribution to give? Is what I have to say worth hearing or should it be left unsaid?
“Get rid of all venomous and evil speakings. Dump them in the garbage and allow God to change you with His Word.” James 1:19-21.
“Hard work always pays off; mere talk is useless and adds nothing worth having to your life …” Proverbs 14:23.
“Don’t envy bad people and don’t even be in their presence. All they want to do is cause and stir up trouble.” Proverbs 24:2.
“Though some tongues love gossip, those who follow Jesus use their time doing better things. Dirty or silly talk is not becoming to you or your lifestyle, but giving God thanks is proper and right.” Ephesians 5:4.
All Scriptures have been Paraphrased (MSG).
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Gurls Talk’n 
Oh man that is just how I’ve been feeling for a very long time. Like what I’m saying, talking about, trying to say isn’t as important than what everyone is saying. That makes me feel so small like I’m not even there. So I guess this means I should listen more and talk less.
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… and Sis, I don’t think it is just for us to be more quiet, which I believe we should, but also we need to purposely listen for His voice and not be distracted by the outside noise (..”greater is He that is within than the one who is outside of me..”). When He speaks, then so should we.
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~Lee
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