Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. Proverbs 12:19, TLV
Not the Puddle . . . Has anyone ever spoken words of insight or wisdom to you that changed your life or way of thinking? How about when we speak the words to others, how amazing is that! To be a conduit for the words of eternal life — one of GOD’s vessels of hope and wisdom.
The wonder of truth.
When people speak truth, it edifies both the giver and recipient — even if it hurts.
On the other hand, lies only edify the speaker. Sometimes, lies come from us to us. We’re both the giver and receiver. How is that possible?
Thank you, Teresa Maguire
I thank Teresa Maguire for speaking life-changing words into my life. Her words continue to live on not only because they changed my life, but they are words I’ve conveyed to others — especially in these blogs.
The story behind those truthful words began when I had bemoaned 
yet another fiasco in my life. As I sat there blaming people for my situation, she looked at me and said: “If you keep stepping into the same puddle, don’t blame the puddle.”
Ouch.
In other words, if I find myself in the same type of problem over and over again, I need to stop blaming others and start looking at myself.
Those words, funny, but challenging, pointed me toward my own responsibilities. My own accountability. How I see myself and others. It changed how I looked at recurring problems.
Seems Familiar?
Today, when I feel that sense of familiarity — that I’ve just stepped in the same puddle — I have to spend some time with my Heavenly Father and work through my issues. Find the lies I may be telling myself. Live the breakthroughs, one truth at a time.
Living our faith journey out loud in truth — the victories and even the failures — means GOD’s kingdom advances. And isn’t that what this is all about?
Think More About It
Other than the salvation message, has anyone ever spoken words to you that changed your life? Can you share them with us?
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