Me and My Big Mouth!
Your Answer Is Right Under Your Nose
Joyce Meyer
Read by Jodi Carlisle

Faith Words / Hachette Audio
11/17/2015/ ISBN 9781478960379
Nonfiction / Inspirational / Self Help / Religion / Christian Life / Audiobook – Unabridged

Reviewed by Brenda Weeaks

Our mouth gives expression to what we think, feel, and want. –Joyce Meyer

If you respond off the cuff with too much confidence or say what you gotta say because it’s the real you or air woes and warnings in the hopes of avoiding troubles, this book is for you. In this book, Meyer wants believers to discover how easy it is to say the right thing at the right time, and most important to learn to bridle the tongue.

Meyer explains why we need to learn to speak God’s language, which is more than Thank you Lord or Praise The Lord! She warns us about the effects our words have in the natural realm. She reminds us again about calling things as they are -- something I still struggle with. I love it when she gets to Fasting Includes You Mouth with the scripture Isaiah, chapter 58 – an exchange between the Israelites and their God. With scripture and gentle guidance she tells us how to avoid angry and impatient words because they lead to trouble. Meyer’s goal is to teach us how to go from using our mouth as a blunt instrument to a positive, soothing tongue. Changing is not for some, mostly due to the negative things that happen in their lives, but once again she explains how she and others persevered.

Jodi Carlisle is the most recent narrator for Meyer’s books. Once again she gives listeners an effortless, engaging narration. At the very end of the audiobook there is a list of Scriptures on the Mouth. I noticed Jodi Carlisle’s tone moved from gentle to firm as she shifted from Psalms to Proverbs. The Proverbs scriptures chosen may be seem harsh at first, but listen to them over and over and you’ll understand.

I also checked out the book format. It’s well organized, well written, and easy to follow. Scriptures and bible stories are in bold. Meyer’s teachings are double-spaced and easy on the eyes, which makes for a quick reading.

I recommend pairing Me and My Big Mouth! with the study guide sold separately.

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