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What Am I Saying To Myself?

It's been a long time since I have sat at the keyboard to type my thoughts.  A lot has changed.  Much has not.  One thing I am still very aware of is my need for God's love. He gives me hope, direction, correction, encouragement, and grace. Oh, so much grace. Why can't I give myself as much?  My friend, James, says to be careful what you say to yourself because yours is the voice you hear most! Too true.  So what am I saying to myself today? The list so far just this morning is abominable. How can I change that? Where do I even start? One comment at a time. Over time, it will change. I have proof!!! (Here comes the story....) When my kids were younger, dinner time was a great way to get into their heads and discover what they were dealing with. We could find out what their days were like, what they were stressing over, all the intricate mini adult thoughts. After a while, we noticed that the predominant responses were on the negative side of things.  "How was your day,