Embracing the Art of Positivity

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.
-James 3: 3-12


I have been challenged lately...It seems like every Kairos service or church service, God's been telling my the same thing..."Katie...Watch your tongue!". I know the typical church use of the verses above is about gossip but that's not the main part I've been convicted about...It's being positive with my words.

Let's face it, we live in a very negative world. It's very easy to be caught up in it....always being negative in situations...looking at the most horrible outcome that could come out of a situation and dwelling on it, bringing everyone down with us. There's something so wrong with that. As Christians, we need to be the hope in those situations. It's impossible to do that when you're right there beside them discussing the negative. I believe the words that come out of our mouths have enormous power. They determine how people perceive you, if people want to be around you or not, your testimony to the lost, everything.

So here's my deal....I'm going to really try to start being a positive person...just as much inside as out. I'm not going to be fake about it. There are times when "negative" things need to be discussed, but as much as possible I want to have a positive outlook. I want people to think of me as a positive person. Hold me accountable, friends.

On another note....I'm absolutely falling in love with my major. My classes are bringing me so much deeper into the art world than I've ever been. I've had a few assignments to look up certain artists and research them and their work and it's truly been so inspiring. I put up "A Starry Night" by Van Gogh just because it's always been my favorite piece of art. I know it's your typical art piece but it's so beautiful. It's official. I'm turning into an art freak. and I couldn't care less :)

*scatter brain attacks again* ITS FALL! :)
oh. my. goodness! I cannot explain to you how happy this makes me. Fall is my absolute favorite season. It's so beautiful....gorgeous changing of leaves, crisp fall air, bonfires, sweaters and sweatshirts, hot chocolate, birthday, and Thanksgiving. all lovely reasons to love fall. :)

I believe that is all for tonight, friends.
Thanks for reading.

Love. Love. Love.
Katie

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