A thought by Mark Batterson from his book, Play the Man: Becoming the Man God Created You to Be (p. 91). Baker Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.) Ok, this is good! Mark says, “When you voice negative thoughts, you’re reinforcing what’s wrong. Over time, it often becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. “Instead of verbalizing negativity, speak words of faith. “Instead of verbalizing complaints, speak words of praise.” He goes on, “When God called Jeremiah to be a prophet, Jeremiah felt overwhelmed and underqualified. He used inexperience as an excuse, and God rebuked his excuse. ‘Say not, I am a child.’ Jeremiah 1:7 (KJV)” Mark says, “Quit making excuses! “ I’m too old. I’m too young. I had bad parents. I’ve made too many mistakes. I don’t have the education. I don’t have the experience. “Say not!” Mark then says, “What needs to go on your ‘say not’ list? You can start with obscenities,
Continuing a thought from a book I am reading...