James 3:1-18

Earlier, I wrote an entry about the power of the subconscious mind and how it links to the power of prayer. How desire is prayer. Wednesday night's sermon at church related to that. Our pastor preached on the third chapter of James. Pastor said that it could be summed up thusly: Be careful in your speech. Why is controlling our tongues so important? Think about this: When God created the universe, how did things come into existence? He spoke the universe into existence. He said, "Let there be light," and there was light. He created man in His image, so what does that tell you about our oral creative powers? When we speak, we can create life or death.

**Whatever you claim mentally, your subconscious mind will accept and bring
forth into your experience. Hence, the importance of selecting thoughts,
ideas, and premises that bless, heal, inspire, and fill your soul with
joy.

**In themselves, the suggestions of others have no power over you. When you
accept them, then your subconscious works to bring it into existence.
Remember, you have the capacity to choose. Choose life! Choose love! Choose
health!

I never fully realized the power of speech and thought. When we speak, we can create life or death. I've internalized all these negative images of self, thought of myself as a failure, and brought it into existence. Now, the challenge I face is countering it all with positive self images. I need to reprogram my inner dialogue. It's hard, but I am worth it. My girls are worth it. And, I need to do it. If I don't believe in me, have confidence in me, no one will.

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