Say It Out Loud!
I am constantly amazed by the power of the spoken word. In a day, so many millions of thoughts run through my head and never really reach that point of reality or consciousness. Some I am thankful I didn’t dare speak. They determine my actions and attitudes but they can't pull their own weight. Ping-ponging back and forth, my thoughts rarely slow down long enough to let me speak any thing at all unless, of course, you think "uh... weknwfeil gobledegook" is intelligible. I have been challenged lately to speak my prayers and bible verses aloud in order to truly feel their impact. It's almost like the thoughts aren't real until they're said. It's incredibly scary and moving to stand at the threshold of believing. Suddenly, the air is full of a sense of presence and awe. I can feel that I'm being heard. I internalize my faith so much more as if I have more to stand on because I've prayed aloud. I have to actually believe the words before I can say them...