Speaking the Positive

“All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.” – Luke 4:22 Today, I’d like to share a practical and eye-opening exercise I learned from Pastor Keith Moore. This activity is simple, but it carries a powerful lesson about the connection between your thoughts and your words. Here’s how it works: Take a deep breath and prepare to focus. In your mind, begin to count silently from one to fifty—one, two, three, and so on—keeping a steady, even pace. As you count, I want you to introduce a positive confession aloud. For example, declare, “Jesus is Lord of life and freedom!” or “He always gives the victory to those who believe!” Speak these words out loud, clearly and confidently, while you continue your silent counting in your head.  Now, start the exercise. Begin counting silently in