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Whatever is in your heart determines what you say
(Matthew 12:34; NLT).
1. Whatever’s in my heart, Lord God,
Determines what I say.
2. When I’m feeling crabby
I speak bitterly all day.
3. When I’m feeling angry
I abuse those I address,
4. When I’m feeling gloomy
I make others feel depressed.
5. When I’m feeling troubled
I ignore my neighbour’s pain,
6. And when I’m feeling needy
People ask for help in vain.
7. Instead, I dump my feelings
On to them, before they flee,
8. While, lost in my self-pity,
I cry: “Me! Me! Me! Me! Me!”
If any of you wants to be my follower,
you must turn from your selfish ways,
take up your cross daily, and follow me
(Luke 9:23; NLT).