“a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak” (Ecclesiastes 3:7).
Holding back what we think is an area of weakness for many of us. We can often without malice, feel the need to say what we think. We have to train ourselves to know when to speak and when to keep silent. Some people are clever enough to understand our weaknesses and may try to bait us to gain a reaction.
We have to understand when we are being tested, what to respond to and what things to ignore. Overtime we get better at ignoring and practicing a time to keep silent. It is our peace that the devil is after and our ability to remain calm and choose not to react.
The tongue is a hard thing to tame and although small can do significant damage. “For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison” (James 3:7-8). We have the power to build each other up with what we say and the same ability to tear down. This is why Paul warns us to bless and curse not (Romans 12:14).
Our daily prayer should be that God will help us to be at peace with others and to hold our peace. To daily understand when to speak and when to keep silent.
I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession.
Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm.
I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing.
I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.
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This is a great message when we encounter a negative situation, there is an urge to react with vengeful words but we ought not be be controlled by emotions or an outside force.Intellect and wisdom from the word of God should help us to overrule our emotions
They say high emotion = low clarity of thought ,so that’s not the most ideal moment to act or make lasting decisions.
Sometimes we get embarrassed with the things we do during high emotions moments.
I have my own moments that I wish I had said anything and I am learning from the pain I went through to correct.
The Lord started teaching me that lesson at age ten. I will add He is still working on me but we have made progress through the years. Thank you for the reminder.
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This is a great message when we encounter a negative situation, there is an urge to react with vengeful words but we ought not be be controlled by emotions or an outside force.Intellect and wisdom from the word of God should help us to overrule our emotions
They say high emotion = low clarity of thought ,so that’s not the most ideal moment to act or make lasting decisions.
Sometimes we get embarrassed with the things we do during high emotions moments.
I have my own moments that I wish I had said anything and I am learning from the pain I went through to correct.
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Amen 🙏🏾. Indeed. Exercising restraint is hard and knowing when to speak and when to keep silent. Stay blessed.
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It’s very true.
Thank you so much
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The Lord started teaching me that lesson at age ten. I will add He is still working on me but we have made progress through the years. Thank you for the reminder.
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Amen 🙏🏾. Such a blessing when the Lord reaches out to us at such a young age. Seeds planted so early on produce strong fruits.
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