Today, let's focus on the essential skill of talking to yourself. It may sound off the cuff, but did you know that the Scripture teaches us to speak to ourselves, to encourage ourselves, and remind ourselves about the truth.  Sometimes we get so caught up in what is occurring around us that we are unaware of the impact of our voices. We can bring our emotions and environments back into alignment by merely talking to ourselves. For the Scripture, indeed does say, that the power of life and death abides in the tongue. It goes further to say that "those who love it will eat the fruit thereof." So today, talk to yourself and change what needs change._____________________________________________________________________________________________We all wonder, when will it be my time for....? You fill in the blank. Time is always of the essence. Time is always calling. Time is always ticking. Yet, the Word of the Lord clearly reminds us that time is appointed and ordained by the Father. His records are pure and true. I'm learning that in order for my appointment (whatever the Lord ordained for me and has placed in my trajectory) to come to fruition, my life, mind, and heart must be aligned with the timing of God. Otherwise, how will I discern it? Now, the question of how to discern the time is another matter entirely. That's the hard part or maybe not so hard if we are sincerely and consistently focusing our energy and intentions upon Him. Being in alignment will help us do just that!