This verse really makes me stop and think! Be careful about what you say because you can't always reverse the damage that your words can do to someone. It is so important to stop and think, especially when you are upset, so that you continue to honor God with your words. I need to do this at work more because sometimes it is hard to watch what you are saying and how it effects other people.
This verse tells me to take consideration in what I am going to say. It tells me to keep in mind how my words will affect others and the consequences that may follow. I've always believed there is power in words, words can either empower or hurt, build or destroy, the choice is ours. As we become parents, and teachers to our students we become role models. May the way we choose to speak to one another, be an example our children will follow.
This verse reminds me of two things, "think before you speak" and "if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all". In the classroom setting and even outside, we are always educators influencing those around us. When we are cautious of our words, we are an example for those around us.
Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.
Like a few have said before me, think about what you are about to say. Before you lay into a student about their behavior for the umpteenth time or not handing in homework for the fifth day in a row, how would you want your child to be treated in this situation? Even if you don't have children, how would you want a teacher to talk to your loved one in a situation like this? It only takes one negative comment to affect a child and so many more positive ones for him or her to believe. So, you can still get your point across without the negative comments.
The tongue can be so sharp, so wounding. It is so important to think before you speak, and when in doubt, say nothing. There is a plague by my back door which reads, "Dear Lord, Please put your arms around me, and your hand over my mouth." It references James 1:19 from the earlier blog, but it could equally apply here. I know that I can vividly recall when someone has wounded me with their words, and I most likely am the source of someone else's memories from how I've wounded them. It is so important to be kind, honest and confidential. The mouth can be very destructive, or very uplifting. I pray that my words would build up another. That is something we each have the power to do.
The tongue can be so sharp, so wounding. It is so important to think before you speak, and when in doubt, say nothing. There is a plague by my back door which reads, "Dear Lord, Please put your arms around me, and your hand over my mouth." It references James 1:19 from the earlier blog, but it could equally apply here. I know that I can vividly recall when someone has wounded me with their words, and I most likely am the source of someone else's memories from how I've wounded them. It is so important to be kind, honest and confidential. The mouth can be very destructive, or very uplifting. I pray that my words would build up another. That is something we each have the power to do.
This reminds me to "bite my tongue" if there are words about to come out that are less than loving in nature. I will always remember my mom telling me, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." These days, I try to repay her that positive reminder in subtle and gentle ways (not always easy :). But I also need to ask God to help me keep my words kind and loving.
This reminds me to "bite my tongue" if there are words about to come out that are less than loving in nature. I will always remember my mom telling me, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." These days, I try to repay her that positive reminder in subtle and gentle ways (not always easy :). But I also need to ask God to help me keep my words kind and loving.
I really liked the metaphors used in this verse. The mouth is a very strong and powerful thing. I think this verse does a great job in asking God to help guide us in only using our mouths for good and not evil. I saw something on Pinterest when I taught 5th grade and it seemed to have a great impact on my students. I gave each table a small tube of toothpaste. I said "When I say go, I want you to pass the tube around your table and squeeze it into the bucket on the middle of you table. Ready, Set, Go." I watched as all my students passed the tube around squirting it into the bucket in the middle of the table. They thought it was a race. At the end, I said ,"Okay, now, I want you to take the toothpaste and put it back into the tube." They all looked at me like I was crazy. We then discussed how sometimes things that come out, can't always go back in. This is like your mouth. Things that come out of your mouth, can't go back in once you say them, so speak kindly.
I really liked the metaphors used in this verse. The mouth is a very strong and powerful thing. I think this verse does a great job in asking God to help guide us in only using our mouths for good and not evil. I saw something on Pinterest when I taught 5th grade and it seemed to have a great impact on my students. I gave each table a small tube of toothpaste. I said "When I say go, I want you to pass the tube around your table and squeeze it into the bucket on the middle of you table. Ready, Set, Go." I watched as all my students passed the tube around squirting it into the bucket in the middle of the table. They thought it was a race. At the end, I said ,"Okay, now, I want you to take the toothpaste and put it back into the tube." They all looked at me like I was crazy. We then discussed how sometimes things that come out, can't always go back in. This is like your mouth. Things that come out of your mouth, can't go back in once you say them, so speak kindly.
The psalmist is asking the Lord to set a guard over the words spoken from his mouth. I think this comes from a true knowing of yourself - sometimes we speak words that don't need to be spoken. When they are spoken whether without thought or in an emotionally charged situation, it may not be so easy to reconcile the damage.
I think David's prayer is very relevant to our interactions with each other (paras, teachers, principals, parents, administrators, SLPs, etc. etc.). This prayer and just a mindfulness of the impact of our words should cause us to want to choose them carefully. I wonder if I'm the only one who struggles with this. It's a good reminder to pause before speaking.
I think this means that when we speak, we should hope to honor God. We should speak kindly to and about one another, in order to help and heal others rather than tear them down or engage in hurtful or angry discussions or gossip. It is important to consider what we say carefully because once something harmful is said, it can be damaging and difficult to repair. As teachers we should always consider how what we say impacts relationships with staff, students, and families and strive for positive and meaningful discussions.
I feel this verse is saying that in honor of God we should speak kindly, heart-filled, generously, and in a loving way to others. Often, when people are mad or upset they tend to say things they do not mean, myself included. It is important to remember that God would not want us to speak to others in a negative manner but rather be honest and kind. As educators, it is important to consider how what we say impacts others and our relationships with them as Kerrigan said.
Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3
I think this verse reminds us to ask God to guide how we speak, especially to other people. May what we say be delightful to Him and harmful to none. As teachers we must be mindful of how we say things to others, especially students and colleagues.
This verse reminds me of the old saying "if you don't have something nice to don't say nothing at all". I believe that people today are more upfront and do not realize the ramifications of their own words sometimes. People try not to talk about people to their and use social media as an outlet for their hurtful words. What we need to remember is that our words can cause pain even if we do not mean it in a harmful or hurtful manner.
This related to the post from module 7. Think about the good things and only say good things. It is easy to vent about all the things that go wrong in our day, but we should only speak about the positives and reflect on the good things that we do and see in our profession. Once you say something negative or hurtful, you can't ever take it back of right the wrong. Erin Miller
This verse also reminds me of the phrases "bite your tongue" or "Think before you speak". When working in a collaborative group, it is important to think about what you say before you say it and how you say it. It is not always appropriate to tell people exactly how you feel.
This verse also reminds me of the phrases "bite your tongue" or "Think before you speak". When working in a collaborative group, it is important to think about what you say before you say it and how you say it. It is not always appropriate to tell people exactly how you feel.
Think before you speak. You can't take back words you have already spoken. I think this verse is huge in the education field as well. Whether we are speaking to students, parents or co-workers, some words never go unforgotten.
This verse really makes me think about using appropriate words and thinking before you speak. I think that this is great advice for me, because sometimes I don't think before I speak and I end up getting myself is a real predicament.
This verse really tells me to watch what your say, and think before you speak. Once words leave your lips they are out there forever. They cannot be taken back or unheard. I think these are words that we need to remember as we work with parents and tell them things about their children that aren't always positive. We need to slow down, process and think before we speak.
I always disagreed with the saying, "sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." Words can be really powerful, and we really need to think before we speak. Words can either bring people a lot of joy, or a lot of pain, so we should always use words to uplift our students rather than bringing them down.
In special education, we are dealing with a lot of sensitive information, including our student's diagnoses, family history, and individualized education plans. This passage reminds me of our agreement to keep such information confidential. We have access to that information so that we can best help our students, but it is not to be used as gossip or to share with others. In the same respect, we're reminded to think before we speak, regardless of who we are talking to, because our words can be so hurtful and their message can do more damage than we often realize.
Again, words are extremely powerful. We cannot speak without thinking of those we are communicating with. We need to communicate a great deal of information in our profession but it must be done in a kind and respectful way. Also, there are situations where it is best to say nothing at all. Unfortunately, I have caught myself telling a story about something that occurred in class or the hallway and I should have remained quiet. I was guilty of gossiping and I need to remember to put a hand over my lips. I know this easier said than done in the teacher's lounge but this psalm is an excellent reminder.
This scripture is a request to help bring your words into subjection and align ourselves accordingly with the will of God. This has been our discussion over the past 7 modules. It is imperative that we think before we speak and that we model by example how we speak and communicate with one another because our students pay attention to everything. As teachers' we want to leave a positive imprint on the lives of our students.
This verse really makes me stop and think! Be careful about what you say because you can't always reverse the damage that your words can do to someone. It is so important to stop and think, especially when you are upset, so that you continue to honor God with your words. I need to do this at work more because sometimes it is hard to watch what you are saying and how it effects other people.
ReplyDeleteThis verse tells me to take consideration in what I am going to say. It tells me to keep in mind how my words will affect others and the consequences that may follow. I've always believed there is power in words, words can either empower or hurt, build or destroy, the choice is ours. As we become parents, and teachers to our students we become role models. May the way we choose to speak to one another, be an example our children will follow.
ReplyDeleteThis verse reminds me of two things, "think before you speak" and "if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all". In the classroom setting and even outside, we are always educators influencing those around us. When we are cautious of our words, we are an example for those around us.
ReplyDeleteSet a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.
ReplyDeleteLike a few have said before me, think about what you are about to say. Before you lay into a student about their behavior for the umpteenth time or not handing in homework for the fifth day in a row, how would you want your child to be treated in this situation? Even if you don't have children, how would you want a teacher to talk to your loved one in a situation like this? It only takes one negative comment to affect a child and so many more positive ones for him or her to believe. So, you can still get your point across without the negative comments.
The tongue can be so sharp, so wounding. It is so important to think before you speak, and when in doubt, say nothing. There is a plague by my back door which reads, "Dear Lord, Please put your arms around me, and your hand over my mouth." It references James 1:19 from the earlier blog, but it could equally apply here. I know that I can vividly recall when someone has wounded me with their words, and I most likely am the source of someone else's memories from how I've wounded them. It is so important to be kind, honest and confidential. The mouth can be very destructive, or very uplifting. I pray that my words would build up another. That is something we each have the power to do.
ReplyDeleteThe tongue can be so sharp, so wounding. It is so important to think before you speak, and when in doubt, say nothing. There is a plague by my back door which reads, "Dear Lord, Please put your arms around me, and your hand over my mouth." It references James 1:19 from the earlier blog, but it could equally apply here. I know that I can vividly recall when someone has wounded me with their words, and I most likely am the source of someone else's memories from how I've wounded them. It is so important to be kind, honest and confidential. The mouth can be very destructive, or very uplifting. I pray that my words would build up another. That is something we each have the power to do.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me to "bite my tongue" if there are words about to come out that are less than loving in nature. I will always remember my mom telling me, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." These days, I try to repay her that positive reminder in subtle and gentle ways (not always easy :). But I also need to ask God to help me keep my words kind and loving.
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me to "bite my tongue" if there are words about to come out that are less than loving in nature. I will always remember my mom telling me, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." These days, I try to repay her that positive reminder in subtle and gentle ways (not always easy :). But I also need to ask God to help me keep my words kind and loving.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the metaphors used in this verse. The mouth is a very strong and powerful thing. I think this verse does a great job in asking God to help guide us in only using our mouths for good and not evil. I saw something on Pinterest when I taught 5th grade and it seemed to have a great impact on my students. I gave each table a small tube of toothpaste. I said "When I say go, I want you to pass the tube around your table and squeeze it into the bucket on the middle of you table. Ready, Set, Go." I watched as all my students passed the tube around squirting it into the bucket in the middle of the table. They thought it was a race. At the end, I said ,"Okay, now, I want you to take the toothpaste and put it back into the tube." They all looked at me like I was crazy. We then discussed how sometimes things that come out, can't always go back in. This is like your mouth. Things that come out of your mouth, can't go back in once you say them, so speak kindly.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the metaphors used in this verse. The mouth is a very strong and powerful thing. I think this verse does a great job in asking God to help guide us in only using our mouths for good and not evil. I saw something on Pinterest when I taught 5th grade and it seemed to have a great impact on my students. I gave each table a small tube of toothpaste. I said "When I say go, I want you to pass the tube around your table and squeeze it into the bucket on the middle of you table. Ready, Set, Go." I watched as all my students passed the tube around squirting it into the bucket in the middle of the table. They thought it was a race. At the end, I said ,"Okay, now, I want you to take the toothpaste and put it back into the tube." They all looked at me like I was crazy. We then discussed how sometimes things that come out, can't always go back in. This is like your mouth. Things that come out of your mouth, can't go back in once you say them, so speak kindly.
ReplyDeleteThe psalmist is asking the Lord to set a guard over the words spoken from his mouth. I think this comes from a true knowing of yourself - sometimes we speak words that don't need to be spoken. When they are spoken whether without thought or in an emotionally charged situation, it may not be so easy to reconcile the damage.
ReplyDeleteI think David's prayer is very relevant to our interactions with each other (paras, teachers, principals, parents, administrators, SLPs, etc. etc.). This prayer and just a mindfulness of the impact of our words should cause us to want to choose them carefully. I wonder if I'm the only one who struggles with this. It's a good reminder to pause before speaking.
I think this means that when we speak, we should hope to honor God. We should speak kindly to and about one another, in order to help and heal others rather than tear them down or engage in hurtful or angry discussions or gossip. It is important to consider what we say carefully because once something harmful is said, it can be damaging and difficult to repair. As teachers we should always consider how what we say impacts relationships with staff, students, and families and strive for positive and meaningful discussions.
ReplyDeleteI feel this verse is saying that in honor of God we should speak kindly, heart-filled, generously, and in a loving way to others. Often, when people are mad or upset they tend to say things they do not mean, myself included. It is important to remember that God would not want us to speak to others in a negative manner but rather be honest and kind. As educators, it is important to consider how what we say impacts others and our relationships with them as Kerrigan said.
ReplyDeleteSet a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3
ReplyDeleteI think this verse reminds us to ask God to guide how we speak, especially to other people. May what we say be delightful to Him and harmful to none. As teachers we must be mindful of how we say things to others, especially students and colleagues.
This verse reminds me of the old saying "if you don't have something nice to don't say nothing at all". I believe that people today are more upfront and do not realize the ramifications of their own words sometimes. People try not to talk about people to their and use social media as an outlet for their hurtful words. What we need to remember is that our words can cause pain even if we do not mean it in a harmful or hurtful manner.
ReplyDeleteThis related to the post from module 7. Think about the good things and only say good things. It is easy to vent about all the things that go wrong in our day, but we should only speak about the positives and reflect on the good things that we do and see in our profession. Once you say something negative or hurtful, you can't ever take it back of right the wrong.
ReplyDeleteErin Miller
This verse also reminds me of the phrases "bite your tongue" or "Think before you speak". When working in a collaborative group, it is important to think about what you say before you say it and how you say it. It is not always appropriate to tell people exactly how you feel.
ReplyDeleteThis verse also reminds me of the phrases "bite your tongue" or "Think before you speak". When working in a collaborative group, it is important to think about what you say before you say it and how you say it. It is not always appropriate to tell people exactly how you feel.
ReplyDeleteThink before you speak. You can't take back words you have already spoken. I think this verse is huge in the education field as well. Whether we are speaking to students, parents or co-workers, some words never go unforgotten.
ReplyDeleteThis verse really makes me think about using appropriate words and thinking before you speak. I think that this is great advice for me, because sometimes I don't think before I speak and I end up getting myself is a real predicament.
ReplyDeleteThis verse really tells me to watch what your say, and think before you speak. Once words leave your lips they are out there forever. They cannot be taken back or unheard. I think these are words that we need to remember as we work with parents and tell them things about their children that aren't always positive. We need to slow down, process and think before we speak.
ReplyDeleteI always disagreed with the saying, "sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me." Words can be really powerful, and we really need to think before we speak. Words can either bring people a lot of joy, or a lot of pain, so we should always use words to uplift our students rather than bringing them down.
ReplyDeleteIn special education, we are dealing with a lot of sensitive information, including our student's diagnoses, family history, and individualized education plans. This passage reminds me of our agreement to keep such information confidential. We have access to that information so that we can best help our students, but it is not to be used as gossip or to share with others. In the same respect, we're reminded to think before we speak, regardless of who we are talking to, because our words can be so hurtful and their message can do more damage than we often realize.
ReplyDeleteAgain, words are extremely powerful. We cannot speak without thinking of those we are communicating with. We need to communicate a great deal of information in our profession but it must be done in a kind and respectful way. Also, there are situations where it is best to say nothing at all. Unfortunately, I have caught myself telling a story about something that occurred in class or the hallway and I should have remained quiet. I was guilty of gossiping and I need to remember to put a hand over my lips. I know this easier said than done in the teacher's lounge but this psalm is an excellent reminder.
ReplyDeleteThis scripture is a request to help bring your words into subjection and align ourselves accordingly with the will of God. This has been our discussion over the past 7 modules. It is imperative that we think before we speak and that we model by example how we speak and communicate with one another because our students pay attention to everything. As teachers' we want to leave a positive imprint on the lives of our students.
ReplyDelete