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Controlling The Words That Put People Down | Guided Prayers · Central Christian Church

• 0:04
  SPEAKER_00: Do you ever fall into the trap of compartmentalizing your faith from your everyday life?
• 0:11
  SPEAKER_00: It's easy to focus on Jesus on Sundays while the rest of the week feels completely separate.
• 0:18
  SPEAKER_00: Perhaps a different version of yourself comes out when you get caught up in gossip, anger, or harsh language that tears people down.
• 0:27
  SPEAKER_00: You might think you have control over this, but James 1.26 offers a strong warning.
• 0:34
  SPEAKER_00: Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.
• 0:47
  SPEAKER_00: Worthless.
• 0:48
  SPEAKER_00: That is the descriptive word James uses to describe our outward faith if we claim to love Jesus while tearing others down with our words.
• 0:59
  SPEAKER_00: James uses a clear image here: a rein, the strap used to steer and control a powerful horse.
• 1:07
  SPEAKER_00: His point is simple.
• 1:09
  SPEAKER_00: Our words carry real power.
• 1:12
  SPEAKER_00: You can memorize scripture and know all of the right answers, but if you don't control what comes out of your mouth, your faith is hollow.
• 1:21
  SPEAKER_00: Our words directly reflect what is inside our hearts.
• 1:25
  SPEAKER_00: Every conversation either shows the love of Christ or misrepresents him.
• 1:32
  SPEAKER_00: Let's ask God to help us pull back on the reins of our speech today.
• 2:12
  SPEAKER_00: We praise you for showing us what it looks like to speak with grace, and we thank you for teaching us to glorify you in our everyday conversations.
• 2:23
  SPEAKER_00: Take a moment to praise Him for the example he set.
• 3:08
  SPEAKER_00: Think about your day or week ahead.
• 3:12
  SPEAKER_00: Where are you most tempted to lose control of your speech?
• 3:16
  SPEAKER_00: At work, online, at home, with family or friends.
• 3:23
  SPEAKER_00: Hand those specific spaces over to him right now.
• 4:34
  SPEAKER_00: Is there a friend or family member dealing with the painful aftermath of hurtful words spoken against them?
• 4:43
  SPEAKER_00: Take a moment to pray that the Holy Spirit comforts them, shields them from discouragement, and brings healing.
• 4:52
  SPEAKER_00: Ask God to give them a real sense of His reassurance and peace when human words have let them down.
• 5:35
  SPEAKER_00: Forgive us for the times we have let our words run wild, hurting others and misrepresenting your heart.
• 5:43
  SPEAKER_00: We hand the reins of our tongues over to you today.
• 5:47
  SPEAKER_00: May the words of our mouths be pleasing to you.
• 5:52
  SPEAKER_00: Amen.