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Keeping it real: saving  some words.

Talking LessI have been learning how to take it easy with what I say. I really don’t look like one that speaks a lot but when I get the audience, especially one on one or in a small group, I tend to; simply put; enjoy the flow😊

And again I never thought it was a really big deal. Yes, I have a few times in history when I wished I didn’t say this or that. But not very many. Of course, thats coming from my perspective of things. Not from my audience…
The first time I paid closer attention to this issue was during our morning family devotion recently. Mind you, I always enjoyed those times of discussions with the guys in my life.

I sometimes would even do a mini skit explaining a verse to my boys. I enjoy it a lot. I love it when we even goof around a bit. I love the laughter…I even love being vulnerable with my guys. When I share an experience and God opens my eyes or rebuked me. I just love our times together.

Then one day, one of my sons said Dad just explains it short and simple but mom goes all out. It was a funny summary to put it that way. We all knew this so it wasn’t anything new. And still nothing much.
Then also started to learn more closely how to listen. Then I listened to Nancy’s podcast on the silence challenge and saw some scriptures about keeping quiet.

That was a few days ago.
Then I had a date with one of my very close sisters. And it was going on ok until all of a sudden I felt we were in a middle of a subtle argument had been on for a few minutes and I didn’t even notice.
Oops…I definitely had said something not really necessary. Then I had to apologize first to God in my heart, then to her. I had to try to amend, but guess what….easier said than done.

Of course, the meeting ended well, however with a few issues to deal with on both sides. We were definitely cool but for sure I recognized my need for His help more on constantly passing every thought through with Jesus in my heart before saying it.

I truly need to be on this challenge. I signed up right away. I can’t wait to see what transformation I will get out of this.
Of course, join me on the challenge if you will. Details below.

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