Word for the day "Talk to yourself about yourself"

 ^{John 8:13 (NCV)} The Pharisees said to Jesus, “When you talk about yourself, you are the only one to say these things are true. We cannot accept what you say.”¹⁴ Jesus answered, “Yes, I am saying these things about myself, but they are true. I know where I came from and where I am going. But you don’t know where I came from or where I am going. ¹⁵ You judge by human standards.I was wondering if you are like me and talk to yourself? It's not something to be embarrassed about, talking to yourself can be used to your benefit in order to greatly improve your success in controlling your desires. One way to use it is to redirect the anger, pain, and hurt you feel when you are tempted by an unhealthy or inappropriate desire.Instead of getting angry with yourself, get angry at the offense, and at the pain it perpetuates. This will really help you withstand it. Another way self-conversation can be used is to confront yourself and your proclivities in order to bring rationality back into play when temptation threatens to confuse and disorient you. When you actively engage your mind by talking to yourself, you'll be less likely to act without thinking, and you'll reinforce what you believe to be true, right, and good. Talk to yourself about yourself is a great self communication to help yourself in good and bad times!Point to ponder- Make no mistake about it, self-conversing can be a very spiritually wise thing to do. So keep on talking to yourself and grow while doing it. Have a great Friday and greater weekend.Our Leadership team is especially thankful for those of you who provided financial donations and support in the month of June 2016 by partnering with us in efforts to advance the kingdom of God in this 21st century season: Special thanks to Mr. William Wilson, Ms. Gertrude Scott, Ms. Denise Johnson, Ms. Kersha Brown, Mr. Kenneth Washington, Mrs. Barbara Mason, and Ms. Vanessa Gaskins. Why don't you take the opportunity to write us on our blog and let us know how we are doing in serving you Great people, we'd love to hear from you!Follow me on Twitter @Elder James Baker, as I endeavor to encourage and empower leaders of today and tomorrow!Kingdom Blessings,Pastor James Baker, Jr.Thank you for using the Word Cup devotionals brought to you through Grace and Truth Leadership on (Word press). We are a faith-based, donor-supported ministry. If you have been touched by these daily devotionals, and would like to make a monthly pledge or a special gift of any amount, please use the link below to give as the Lord leads. Thank you so much!http://www.graceandtruthleadership.org/#!donate/vv9e2