Psalms 39:2 (NAS)
I
was dumb and silent, I refrained even from good; And my sorrow grew
worse.
Psalms 39:2 (NIVUS)
But
when I was silent and still, not even saying anything good, my anguish
increased.
Most people do not realize that they can control their circumstances to a certain extent through the words of their mouths. If they happen to be experiencing something negative and begin to speak negative words, they actually can prolong their grief. However, if they begin to speak about good things, they actually can make things better, for they will lift their own spirits.
You have learned that you cannot remain dumb when evil, negative things assail you. You cannot just turn a blind eye to them, hoping they will go away. If you do this, you will keep yourself bound in trouble. Keeping silent may actually cause you eventually destroy you and you will perish. If you remain quiet and inactive, waiting for something to change, you could be undone and cut off from the land of the living.
When the evil one attacks, you must not keep quiet. Instead you should come against him using every weapon at your disposal. Speaking according to God's word is one very effective weapon. Adonai's word is good, pleasant, and agreeable. It is excellent, valuable, and always appropriate. The word of the Lord brings happiness and prosperity. It is full of kindness and looks for the welfare of others. It brings joy and delight to those who hear it.
Therefore, when you are facing trouble, speak good and favorable things. Your faith will increase, as you hear God's word coming out of your own mouth.
(Originally written 3/20/06)
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