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What does it mean?
Renew your speech about God daily, more than your food and drink.
In plain terms
Speak of God each day, more than you eat or drink.
What can you take from it?
Make spiritual discourse a daily priority.

Where it applies

  • worship
  • devotional meetings

Putting it to work

  • daily prayer
  • scripture reading

Questions to consider

  • How do you balance spiritual talk with daily life?
  • What practical steps keep this renewal alive?

Another view

Physical needs still require attention.

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