Farewell Jan. 10th, 2011

If you posted that your answer was anything other than yes, stop and ask God's Spirit to make you aware of what you say to yourself and to guide you into truth.
Don't assume hard, truthful words are not water words. We sometimes need to use scalding hot water to clean a wound, and freezing cold water prevents swelling. Water words are the same to our souls. They are always gracious and true, but they may hurt for a moment. The result is a brighter, healthier thought closet. Here's your standard: Water words are truthful and ultimately make it well with your soul.


As you finish today, write one of the following passages on a note card. Meditate on it and may it keep things cool in your thought closet.

Psalm 29:11 (New International Version, ©2010)

¹¹ The LORD gives strength to his people;
   the LORD blesses his people with peace. 

Philippians 4:7 (New International Version, ©2010)

⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.