Open Up Your Mouth and Speak!!

In 2006, Chris (my husband) had to spend some time in hospital in London after being referred from one specialist to another regarding the Chronic Fatigue he was suffering. 

During one of his consulting sessions, he was told to "watch what he said."  The specialist told him that despite the fact that he may not mean what he says, the inner brain that controls your emotions, can't tell the difference between what you say and what you mean.  As an example, if you say "I can't do this" when what you really mean is "I'm having some trouble doing this," because the brain can't tell the difference between "can't" and "having some trouble," you're more likely to struggle which, could ultimately result in you giving up.

Moses' successor, Joshua knew first hand what it would mean to open up his mouth and speak right words … He received full instructions from God Almighty Himself:

This book of the Law (the Word) shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it.  For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success.  [Joshua 1:8 - Amplified Version]

So what is it you want from God?  It's time to open up your mouth and speak it!

But, what do you speak?  You have to speak the truth that is found in His Word.  And, when you speak these truths, it will cause you to focus (meditate) on the truth that you are speaking and then you'll be led by God down the path (way) that leads to "good success."

In my next post, I'm going to speak about the "observing and doing" part of Joshua 1:8.  But before you think that this is going to be a post on religion (rituals), or the "thou shalt and thou shalt nots," if you want to live a simplified but successful life, I urge you to read the next post.  

I used to ask God … "why didn't you just make the Bible easy for simpletons like me to understand?"  And one day I got it and, I really got it and the thou shalts and thou shalt nots went out of the window, my life is so much simpler now and I'm loving it.  If you want a hint, check out the four Gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and look at what Jesus taught and then admire the simplicity of his life.

If you're still unsure, go and check out Myles Munroe's book, Rediscovering The Kingdom.  This really is a life changing book.

Blessings,

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