Wednesday Wisdom: "The Power of Keeping Quiet: Part 2"

Welcome back readers! 

Lets dive into this week topic, The Power of Keeping Quiet. If you missed part 1 of the Power of Keeping Quiet  click the underlined text. It's set up a good foundation on this topic. This week, I want to provide us with applicable tools on how to practice controlling the tongue. A big part of my blog is rooted in my faith, because I believe in our own human power we can only get so far, but with the power of the Holy Spirit, ALL things are possible. Sincerely, over the years I've had to lean into scripture to help me control my tongue. These two scriptures below are powerful in controlling the tongue. 

1. James 1:19 : "Be Slow to Speak, Quick to Listen and Slow to Anger"

In the heat of a disagreement/argument it's so easy for our mouths to run loose. We start saying words that pierce like a sword and the dangerous thing about words is once they leave our mouths, we can't take them back and the recipient of your words will NEVER forget what you said. One big thing that has helped me over the years is stepping out of the room. I walk away to cool down, because I know if I stay in the rooms the words that come out of my mouth can be dangerous. So I encourage you, if you are in the middle of an argument simply tell the other person that you are walking away to cool down otherwise you'll say something you might regret.

2. Proverbs 15:1-2: "Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath, But Harsh Words Stir Up Anger"

When you come back from your cool down walk/alone time. Do your best to gently respond back to the other person. If you come back and your words are harsh and argumentative, it defeats the purpose of walking away. A gentle answer can avoid an escalated fight. Choose your words wisely and do your best to choose peace with the individual. 

In our own power we can only change ourselves to an exact, but with the power of the Holy Spirit, we can be transformed by the renewing of the mind. Test out these two tools/practices and see if they work for you. If you have any other tips, please leave them down in the comment section below.

As always, thanks for taking time to read this Wednesday Wisdom. Next week I will be focusing on a different topic. If there is any topics that interest you feel free to email me @Ngongang94@gmail.com. Stay tuned for Saturaday Life Lesson in Your 20's.

Always Keeping it Real,

Titiana Ngongang

Life, Faith &Love