Pamela Moyle Ministries

Open mouth, insert foot!   How many times have we done that more than once and wanted to kick ourselves for not learning the first time? But there is a way to avoid that unpleasant event. Let’s continue and find out what God has to say.

Proverbs 6:2 (AMP)
²  You are snared with the words of your lips, you are caught by the speech of your mouth.

Proverbs 21:23 (KJV)
²³  Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

We could stop right here with just these two scriptures that tell us that our words get us into trouble or keep us from trouble! Wow! Makes you want to practice the vocabulary of silence!

God isn’t telling us not to talk but to monitor every word that we speak because as a man thinks in his heart, so is he [Proverbs 23:7]. Plus our actions follow our most dominant thoughts! That’s a bit scary when you really think of it.

It pays to set a guard over the door of your mouth so that when you do speak, it’s what you really want to come to pass. Yes, people say dumb things that they really don’t mean but why say them if you don’t mean them – like –

it tickled me to death…

chocolate to die for…

that kills me…

that blows me away…

that gets under my skin…

that breaks my heart…

I love him to death or to pieces…

Matthew 12:35-37 (KJV)
³⁵  A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
³⁶  But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
³⁷  For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

Those idle words spoken in Matthew refer to non-productive words – words that don’t produce any good. Why are we even saying things like that? Because we’ve been so inundated and programmed by the world’s speech and don’t even know that it’s wrong and producing death in us. Fear words produce fear, depression, anxiety, etc. God’s Word produces life, joy, peace.

Proverbs 18:21 (KJV) ²¹  Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

You see dear brothers and sisters, it’s not just the good life words that produce but also the evil, anti-Word words we speak. These words are actually the vocabulary of the devil and who wants to go around saying  what he says?

Proverbs 13:2-3 (KJV) ²  A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
³  He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

This scripture is so powerful and says it like it is. If we really believed what God has said in His Word, we’d make a concerted effort to watch very word we speak so that we only speak that which is good, wholesome, edifying.  

Philippians 4:8 (KJV)
⁸  Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Be a blessing with your words — Pamela

2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)
⁷  (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Hebrews 11:6 (KJV)
⁶  But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Walking by faith and not by sight is not a cliché. Loving God and wanting to please Him isn’t faith either. This is all good but let me give you an example. me give you an example.

When you go out walking with a friend, it’s common courtesy to walk beside the other person so that you can converse while enjoying the exercise. It’s the same with God. If we’re going to walk with God, by walking by faith, then we have to be up close and personal with Him. We can’t walk with Him from a distance because that defeats the purpose of the walk.

Too many people think they’re walking by faith and not by sight but in reality, they won’t believe until they see the results of what they’re praying about. It doesn’t take any faith to believe once you see the results. That’s not what believing is.

Believing – which is faith, “sees” the answer as already theirs before the manifestation. If you wait until you see the manifestation to believe, you’re not in faith and that is not pleasing to God. [Mark 11:23-24]

Faith is the door that gives us access to all of the promises that God has already freely given to us. But we can’t partake of them without using our faith. [I Peter 1:3-4]

So, the question that might arise is how do we do this: walking by faith and not by sight? Very simply, believe what God has said in His Word and act on it! Faith is an action word and voice activated. We must speak the same things that God has said if we want His results. I know I’ve said this over and over but it bears repeating until we get it into us and start doing it.

Let’s be the faith people God has called us to be — Pamela

So, how do we keep pride at bay? First all, we can’t just cast out pride and then never have to deal with it again. We have to resist is it and take action against it. We’re going to have to deal with pride all throughout our Christian walk because the devil is always looking for an opening into our lives. Don’t give it to him! Just like when you take offense and get offended, you give the enemy an inroad to trap you. And so it is with pride.

Ask yourself why you get so angry when someone doesn’t agree with you. Why do you care so much about what people are thinking of you? It’s your self-centeredness that always wants to have its own way or else! This is a sure way to cut yourself off from the Lord’s help when you desperately need it.

So here’s the good news: we can’t change everybody around us to do what we want because that’s control and control is witchcraft. But we can change ourselves and how we respond to others in all kinds of situations: our spouse, children, family members, co-workers, friends, etc. We can yield to the fruit of self-control which is in us. Plus we can practice the vocabulary of silence by keeping our mouths shut until we can trust what will come out. It’s hard to fight with someone who won’t speak or fight back!

And let me reiterate: you can’t just rebuke pride and never have to deal with it again. Pride is part of your carnal, fleshy self – governed by your five physical senses. The way you corral the flesh and harness your emotions is to renew your mind with the Word of God which changes your attitude almost effortlessly because you’ll be focused on God and wanting to be pleasing to Him.

Remember, in the imitable words of that sweet beagle Snoopy: nobody has to like you and you don’t have to care! The only One you should be out to please is God and that takes the pressure off. God loves us in spite of ourselves and that should be more than enough.

Romans 12:2 (KJV) ²  And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Ephesians 4:23 (KJV) ²³  And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;

1 Corinthians 3:3 (AMP) ³  For you are still [unspiritual, having the nature] of the flesh [under the control of ordinary impulses]. For as long as [there are] envying and jealousy and wrangling and factions among you, are you not unspiritual and of the flesh, behaving yourselves after a human standard and like mere (unchanged) men?

Resist that ugly self-centeredness and become the powerful Christian God has called you to be — Pamela

Everyone has an attitude whether it’s good or bad. Your attitude is your outlook and how you behave toward others. It can be one of superiority or arrogance or it can be humble and unassuming. Which one do you have?

Of course, we probably all want to exhibit a good attitude that is accepting of others and only thinks the best of everyone, but in reality, this just isn’t so.

So what can we, as born-again, Spirit-filled, Bible-believing Christians, do to change a bad attitude into a good one that shows forth the goodness of God?

First of all, we need to identify just what bad attitudes are and then we can work on how to change them. Let’s look at some scriptures and see what God has to say.

Proverbs 13:10 (KJV) ¹⁰  Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

James 3:16 (KJV) ¹⁶  For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

If you notice, contentions and strife come from pride. What, you say – I’m not in pride! Well, let me give you a definition of pride: pride is self-centeredness! That means when you’re only thinking of yourself, that’s pride, whether it manifests itself in arrogance or in shyness, it’s still self-centeredness because you are the focus of your attention. Let me give you some examples:

Anytime you’re focused on impressing people with how wonderful you are, that’s pride. When you always have to have your way, having to be the one who is right, that’s pride.

Then on the other hand, shyness is pride because a shy person is so focused on what others think of them and always concerned about saying the right thing so they don’t look stupid. That’s pride because it’s focusing on yourself – self-centeredness.

So what’s the problem with pride? The Word says that ONLY with pride comes contention – that means arguing, fighting, saying things that you’ll regret, holding grudges, etc. This is bad, bad, bad! And here’s the bottom line about pride: God hates it!

James 4:6 (KJV) ⁶  But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

1 Peter 5:5b (KJV) ⁵  …  for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

The word resist means to actively fight against! Who wants God actively fighting against them! It’s the humble that God gives grace to! Isn’t that what we all want?

Here’s an important note: humility isn’t self-abasement. It’s thinking of yourself the way God says you are in His Word.

Chew on this for a while and we’ll continue on tomorrow’s post.

Notice the letter I in the middle of p r I d e — Pamela

Now, if you’ve been around for any length of time, your immediate answer might be: “Of course, we know that!” But, in reality, many Christians base what they believe about God by their experiences. God doesn’t change. He’s the same before and after your experience. Let me give you an example.

When people pray and don’t get their desired results, they conclude that it just wasn’t God’s will. But oh how wrong they are! Whether or not something is God’s will isn’t based on results but on His Word where He tells us what His will is. The problem is that most people don’t even seek God to find out what His will is before they shoot up a prayer and hope it sticks!

Here’s another example: when you ask someone if it’s God’s will to heal every time, they usually say, “I hope so!” Then ask them how they would know it if it’s God’s will. They’ll probably answer, “If I get healed, then it’s God’s will but if not then it isn’t.”  This is not how it works!

They’re basing what they believe on their results. That can only lead to disappointment and discouragement. God said we are to walk by faith and not by results. We are to believe what He said in His Word and act accordingly. Then we will see our desired results because we have prayed and believed according to God’s infallible Word. This is how it’s supposed to work because this is the way God has set it up to work.

However, there are so many Christians who believe that they are smarter than God and their thoughts supersede what God has already said in His Word. These people don’t get answers to their prayers and have a poor relationship with God because they spend so much time being disappointed and discouraged. This is not God’s way.

So what do we do? As you already know, getting into God’s Word and getting His Word into you is step one.  Everything follows that. And as I always say, you can’t believe God’s Word if you don’t know God’s Word!

We can’t rely on someone else to do our studying and learning for us. We have a responsibility to know the Word for ourselves. Yes, others can teach and help us to learn along our path but the ultimate responsibility is up to us.

Brothers and sisters, we in the USA are so blessed to have so much at our fingertips. We can tune into teaching 24/7 and never miss a beat. We are really without an excuse. It all depends on how much of God you really want. It’s up to you!

Let’s endeavor to be reservoirs of the Word of God, able to help in any circumstance that comes up!

Ephesians 5:15-17 (AMP) ¹⁵  Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people),
¹⁶  Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil.
¹⁷  Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is.

Go for it — Pamela

1. You can’t see the answer looking at the problem! Yes the problem is right there in front of you but if that’s what you’re focused on, you will be constantly frustrated. You must focus on what God has said about the problem and the answer He has provided. What you focus on is the direction in which you will be led.

This is so important because you can’t think negatively and expect positive results. As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

2- You will never influence the world by living like it! If our lives and lifestyles are no different than our unsaved neighbors, why on earth would they want to be like us? If we’re just as sick, just as poor, just as depressed, just as discouraged as they are, this isn’t the witness we’re to be.

We have the Holy Spirit of God living in us. We are the head and not the tail, above and not beneath. We are more than conquerors! We have the victory that overcomes the world – our faith! [I John 5:4] Yes we have all of this but most Christians are not walking in the fullness of what God has given them. This needs to change so that we can show forth the goodness of our Father God and cause the unsaved to want Jesus as their Lord and Savior! [Romans 2:4]

3- A bad attitude is like a flat tire; you won’t go anywhere until you change it! Someone once said that attitude determines altitude. This is so true. Nobody likes being around someone with a bad attitude. You have to watch everything you say or they’ll get offended and then you can have war on your hands. Let’s be people of a sweet attitude and let words of blessing and encouragement come out of our mouths. Not only will this bless the other person but it’ll bless you as well!   

— Pamela

1. Fill up with faith and it will displace fear, doubt, and unbelief. If you keep putting the Word of God in your heart, it will eventually crowd out the junk that’s in there. It works all the time with negative things – garbage in, garbage out. What’s in you in abundance will eventually come out and if it’s not good, you have a problem.

When push comes to shove and you’re in a crisis, you don’t want the Fake News coming out of your mouth. You want the Word of God speaking forth His promises and taking your authority.

• Those who see the invisible can do the impossible! This has to do with faith because faith sees beyond the natural, physical realm into the spirit realm where the answers are. If you can see it, then you don’t need to use your faith on it. That’s why what’s happening in the world situation today is mostly happening behind the scenes. If we knew everything that was happening and how God was actually doing things, we wouldn’t have to use our faith to believe for it.

Faith is the substance of things that we are hoping for. It’s not the things that we actually have in our hand right now. Faith is what we hold onto while we are standing firm waiting for the manifestation. [Hebrews 11:1]

• Life without God is like and unsharpened pencil – no point! Even if we’re saved but don’t involve God in every aspect of our lives, we really don’t have a vital, viable relationship with Him and it’s easy for us to give up and quit when the going gets rough. He is our stabilizing factor. He is our anchor. He is our reason for whatever we do. This is living a life worth living!

— Pamela

Now, that might sound like a peculiar question to ask but it’s a valid question, no matter who you are. I’m going to say some things that will probably shake you a bit but it’s not what I think that counts or what you think, but what does God say. That always has to be the bottom line: What does God have to say about any given situation?

So, back to the question. Here’s the answer in a nutshell: you can have as much of God as you want or as little of God as you want. YOU are the deciding factor! It’s not up to God how much of Him you get. You have to choose to walk with Him and learn His ways if you want what He has.

Now this might not make you happy. But if it was all up to God, then it would be hit or miss about how much of Him that we get to participate in. But knowing that it’s really up to us and what we choose, we can do that. We are well able to make the choice to seek God and His way of doing and being right and enjoy all the benefits that He has given to His dear children – that’s us. [Matthew 6:33]

Moving right along, this works with everything about God. We can have as much healing, deliverance, prosperity, love, joy, peace, etc. that we want. It’s all up to us and how yielded we are to His ways. To me that’s exciting because I want it all! And if it’s my choice to choose, then I can do that!

God has already given us everything that pertains to life and godliness [II Peter 1:3-4], so all we really have to do is reach out, take and receive what He’s already given. That’s awesome!

Now I realize that this thinking will ruffle the “religious” people and their set doctrines that everything is up to God, but we’re not like that. He has given us a free will to do the choosing. Let’s choose Him! His Word trumps all wacky doctrines! Praise the Lord for His awesome Word to us!

— Pamela

1 -Living without God is like trying to dribble with a football! All you need to do is to look around and you can see how mankind has really messed up what should not have been messed up! If we try living without God in our lives, guess what we’ll be looking to as our source – the world and its evil, non-productive ways. How smart is that! If you want to live a life worth living, get on God’s side and stay there!

2 -The Rapture is the true separation of Church and State. Our nation needs God involved in every area of our very existence. But so many have shut Him out because they want to do their own thing. And look at what has happened. Ever since God was taken out of public schools, there has been a radical decline in morals, ethics, and the fear of God.

It hasn’t always been like that. In fact, back in the beginning of our nation, they used the Bible as their reading text. The main purpose to teach reading was so that the children could read and study the Bible. Wow – what a difference that would make today if they implemented that!

3-A man’s harvest in life will depend entirely on what he sows. [Galatians 6:7 –  J.B. Phillips translation] When we hear this scripture, it’s usually referring to sin and its consequences. But it also refers to sowing good things. If you sow friendship, you’ll reap friendship. If you sow love and kindness, you’ll reap love and kindness. If you sow patience, you’ll reap patience. And on and on it goes. That’s why it’s so important to guard the words of your mouth because it works with words too. What you say is what you get. Let’s be people of our word and only say and do what we want to reap.

— Pamela

1. – Hardening of the heart ages people more quickly than hardening of the arteries. This reminds me of how destructive stress is on our bodies and our minds. Even the medical field agrees that stress is a killer. We need to take inventory of our lives frequently before we get to a place of no return with stress leading the way.

Let’s purpose in our hearts to walk in love and follow Philipians 4:6-8.

• -You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only option. What we can be sure of as Christians is that when we’re faced with trying situations, God’s anointing to get through it is always available for us.  That doesn’t mean we always walk in it but it’s available if we’ll reach out and receive His enabling power to overcome every situation. [I John 5:4; I Corinthians 10:13]

• -If your outgo exceeds your income, your upkeep will be your downfall! Simply said – don’t’ spend more than you have. I know this sounds simplistic but there are millions of people who are knee-deep in debt. Enough said.

— Pamela