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Me and My Big Mouth!: Your Answer Is Right Under Your Nose
Is your mouth busy telling about all the troubles in your life? Does it seem as though your mouth has a mind if its own? Put your mouth on a crash course to victory. You can take hold of the words you speak and make them work for you! Me and My Big Mouth will show you how to train your mouth to speak words that will put you over in this life. Bestselling author Joyce Meyer emphasizes that speaking the Word of God must be coupled with living a life of complete obedience to the Word of God in order to see the full power of God flowing in your life.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1996
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Joyce Meyer
1,707 books3,930 followersJoyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's leading Bible teachers. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches practically and candidly, openly sharing her experiences and helping millions of people to apply biblical principles to their situations and ultimately find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Her book Battlefield of the Mind has been a perennial bestseller, teaching people how to win the war in their minds and “think about what they think about.”
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast to millions worldwide in 114 languages. She has also authored over 150 books, which have been translated into over 170 combined languages, including Battlefield of the Mind, which has sold over 7 million copies across the globe. We’ve also distributed over 43.5 million books around the world.
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joyce discovered how to overcome the emotional pain of her troubled past and experience true joy, hope, and healing by applying God’s Word to her life. Her passion is to help others do the same. For more than 40 years, Joyce has held conferences across the United States and around the world, teaching God’s Word and sharing the message of Christ with millions. Joyce also encourages millions each day through social media and online efforts and resources at joycemeyer.org
Joyce’s passion to help people who are hurting is the foundation of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Each year, Hand of Hope provides millions of meals for the hungry and malnourished, installs freshwater wells in poor and remote areas, provides critical relief after natural disasters, and offers free medical and dental care to thousands through their hospitals and clinics worldwide. Through their Project GRL initiative, they rescue women and children from human trafficking, provide safe places where they can receive an education and nutritious meals, and seek to let all girls everywhere know they are loved and valued by God.
In 2023, Joyce founded Hope Mountain Ranch, an 800-acre refuge in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Inspired by her own personal journey, Hope Mountain Ranch is a place where people can experience the transformative power of God and find hope and healing. It also serves as the hub for Joyce Meyer Ministries’ outreaches across the United States.
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast to millions worldwide in 114 languages. She has also authored over 150 books, which have been translated into over 170 combined languages, including Battlefield of the Mind, which has sold over 7 million copies across the globe. We’ve also distributed over 43.5 million books around the world.
A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Joyce discovered how to overcome the emotional pain of her troubled past and experience true joy, hope, and healing by applying God’s Word to her life. Her passion is to help others do the same. For more than 40 years, Joyce has held conferences across the United States and around the world, teaching God’s Word and sharing the message of Christ with millions. Joyce also encourages millions each day through social media and online efforts and resources at joycemeyer.org
Joyce’s passion to help people who are hurting is the foundation of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Each year, Hand of Hope provides millions of meals for the hungry and malnourished, installs freshwater wells in poor and remote areas, provides critical relief after natural disasters, and offers free medical and dental care to thousands through their hospitals and clinics worldwide. Through their Project GRL initiative, they rescue women and children from human trafficking, provide safe places where they can receive an education and nutritious meals, and seek to let all girls everywhere know they are loved and valued by God.
In 2023, Joyce founded Hope Mountain Ranch, an 800-acre refuge in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Inspired by her own personal journey, Hope Mountain Ranch is a place where people can experience the transformative power of God and find hope and healing. It also serves as the hub for Joyce Meyer Ministries’ outreaches across the United States.
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January 11, 2010
This is a book everyone should read. Anything that offends God in our conversation needs to be eliminated. Just as natural babies must learn to speak the language of their elders, so Christians must learn how to talk Gods way.
April 5, 2009
This book spoke to me personally and how my language was so negative. I grew up in a negative atmosphere and this book taught me how to become more positive through my words. I really should read it again.
December 29, 2008
I am a talker (professional speaker and official "chatty Cathy"). The Bible tells us very clearly that there is power in our words. Learn how to tame the most dangerous instrument in your body!
October 12, 2016
First off, I want to say that my copy of the book actually has 279 pages and not the 144 that Goodreads says it has. I love this book and have read it a few times. Joyce ( I call her by her first name because I have read so many books and watched so many of her shows, I feel like she is a friend) talks about being able to control what comes out of your mouth. Not being mean or hard and all the biblical principles that go along with that.
I think that people should read Battlefield of the Mind first then move to this book because they really do work hand in hand with each other. She gives wonderfully practical advice on how to calm your mouth and get in line with what God wants for you.
I think that people should read Battlefield of the Mind first then move to this book because they really do work hand in hand with each other. She gives wonderfully practical advice on how to calm your mouth and get in line with what God wants for you.
October 20, 2007
This book will teach & remind you that what you say is what you are, that how you say it is who you are. It's such a good teaching.
March 26, 2024
I have one particular word which slips out whenever I am startled or when there is an accident. I read this book to learn how to get a handle on my startled outbursts. I wanted my speech to be more aligned with what I feel a Christian would say. I found Joyce Meyer's book helpful and inspiring. For example, the following quotes strummed a chord within me.
"I think some people try to control their mouth, but they do nothing about their thoughts. That is like pulling the top off of a weed; unless the root is dug up, the weed always comes back" (136)
"Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips." Psalm 141:3 (146)
"God is calling us up higher. He is challenging us no longer to speak with our own words. He wants us to speak, not out of the soul, but out of the spirit." (156)
"When the Lord has the heart, He can always change the behavior." (164)
"The Bible says that God knows every word that is still unuttered on our lips. 'For there is not a word in my tongue [still unuttered], but behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.' (Psalm 139:4) He knows not only what we said yesterday, and what we are saying today, hut also what we are going to say tomorrow - even what we are thinking. That's why our prayer needs to be that of the psalmist. 'Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my [firm, impenetrable] Rock and my Redeemer.' (Psalm 19:14)" (177-178)
Meyer tells us in order to change our "actions and behaviors," we must first change our "thoughts and words." "And to do that, you need the help of the indwelling Spirit of God." (297) Praying for the Holy Spirit daily is what I try to remember to do. Watching what I put in my thoughts from social media, television, radio and books is harder to do. What follows from the thoughts comes out of the mouth. I realized this but needed to be reminded of it. If changing your speech, seeking the truth and receiving spiritual uplifting is what you are searching for, I recommend this book.
"I think some people try to control their mouth, but they do nothing about their thoughts. That is like pulling the top off of a weed; unless the root is dug up, the weed always comes back" (136)
"Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips." Psalm 141:3 (146)
"God is calling us up higher. He is challenging us no longer to speak with our own words. He wants us to speak, not out of the soul, but out of the spirit." (156)
"When the Lord has the heart, He can always change the behavior." (164)
"The Bible says that God knows every word that is still unuttered on our lips. 'For there is not a word in my tongue [still unuttered], but behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.' (Psalm 139:4) He knows not only what we said yesterday, and what we are saying today, hut also what we are going to say tomorrow - even what we are thinking. That's why our prayer needs to be that of the psalmist. 'Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my [firm, impenetrable] Rock and my Redeemer.' (Psalm 19:14)" (177-178)
Meyer tells us in order to change our "actions and behaviors," we must first change our "thoughts and words." "And to do that, you need the help of the indwelling Spirit of God." (297) Praying for the Holy Spirit daily is what I try to remember to do. Watching what I put in my thoughts from social media, television, radio and books is harder to do. What follows from the thoughts comes out of the mouth. I realized this but needed to be reminded of it. If changing your speech, seeking the truth and receiving spiritual uplifting is what you are searching for, I recommend this book.
July 2, 2016
The major problem that I have with this book is that Joyce Meyer admits her own struggle with not controlling one's mouth (words) but she still has not mastered it. Mrs. Meyer has a penchant for taking a scripture and couching it in in a psychological approach. This would work if she were educated in such methods but she is not. Also, her ministry is a bit of a mystery to me because she claims she is focused on women and their issues but that is not the focus of this and most of her books. If she is teaching scripture that is one thing but she has now expanded to giving counseling which she has no background in. A number of times, she has claimed to be a bible-believing Evangelical Christian but is breaking with the practice of said Christians to not minister to men. I am confused by this contradiction. All that aside, this is a decent book about offending people through the mouth.
October 11, 2012
I love Joyce Meyer!!!This book really helped me alot!I don't always watch what comes out of my mouth.This is one of my flaws.But reading this book made me relize I needed to make some changes.And Iam working on them more and more every day.Thank you Joyce,for helping me to understand ME AND MY BIG MOUTH!!!God bless you Joyce!!!
December 7, 2012
La solución a tus problemas esta en tu boca y solo con la ayuda de Dios puede controlar su boca.
"Usted y yo tenemos un importante poder (como el fuego, la electricidad, o la energía nuclear), justo debajo de nuestra nariz, o sea en nuestra boca; poder que dependiendo de como se use, puede causar la vida o la muerte".
-Joyce Meyer
"Usted y yo tenemos un importante poder (como el fuego, la electricidad, o la energía nuclear), justo debajo de nuestra nariz, o sea en nuestra boca; poder que dependiendo de como se use, puede causar la vida o la muerte".
-Joyce Meyer
September 27, 2008
Boy.. did I ever need to read this one! LOL :)
Joyce is tough to read at times because she speaks truth, which is not always easy to hear/face. If you are looking for personal growth, she will push you in the right direction.
Joyce is tough to read at times because she speaks truth, which is not always easy to hear/face. If you are looking for personal growth, she will push you in the right direction.
December 24, 2009
Really good book that taught me how to choose my battles and shut my mouth when appropriate!
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April 23, 2012I liked it. We all need to be reminded that everytime we say something about someone, we are talking about one of God's children.
February 21, 2013
Another book I got same time as the Battlefield of the mind.
Fabulous read. Good for people who need to know when and where to speak and how to decode the speech of others..
Fabulous read. Good for people who need to know when and where to speak and how to decode the speech of others..
June 6, 2013
Life changing book! There is the power of life and death in the tongue. It is so important to speak life over ourselves and our family.
December 11, 2015
At the time I read this book I needed it. I was constantly complaining about what was going on in my life and not trying to rely on God. Out of the mouth brings life or death and Joyce broke it down.
August 3, 2024
Listened to this on Audible - great read, I also want to get the hard copy for this one.
April 6, 2025
love the way joyce meyer applies scripture in this book 💗
September 19, 2015
Our ladies Bible study just finished this book!!! Wow, we learned so much and allowing the Holy Spirit to use our mouths for His glory is a daily event for me. Joyce has such a way that the Spirit uses her to speak to women in a direct way that is no nonsense. As Christians we must really think before we speak for there is such power that comes from our tongue. This book reminds me to continue persevering with how much I speak before really allowing The Lord to sweeten and soften my words!!! Being reminded of all The Lord has for us I and joining in with other women is always a blessing!!! Great book!
September 12, 2007
The power of the spoken word or even of words thought to your own self. All have power negative or positive. This book teaches you to be diligence and try to discipline your mouth and your mind for the better. It is from a very Christian point of view; however, even an agnostic would concede the points regarding self-fulfilling prophecy and positive affirmations. I have personally struggled with poor self image and came to understand how harmful it is to speak those comments to myself in the corners and silence of my own soul.
February 22, 2016
This was my first experience reading a book by Joyce Meyer, but I'm certain it will not be my last! She uses a lot of Scripture, yet speaks in the voice of a friend, not a preacher. I, for one, was in need of the reminder to speak positive words into my life. If I am feeling discouraged, where do I really think that will lead me? From p. 8, "Usually when we have mountains in our lives, we talk about them, but God's Word instructs us to talk to them..." I highly recommend this book for anyone needing a positive word in their own life.
December 18, 2007
I love this book. As humans we all have a tendency to use our mouths as weapons. This book teaches use how to control this part of ourselves so that we do not scar the ones that we love. Of course as many of the books I read, it teaches you this from a Christian perspective. Nevertheless, Christian or not we all are guilty for running at the mouth and we all need help some help in this area.
September 25, 2016
Esta boca mía de Joyce Meyer un muy buen libro que enseña basabdose en versiculos biblicos lo poderosa que es la boca y las palabras que pronunciamos, seamos personas de pronunciar palabras de animo y rectitud, es difícil lograrlo pero es una lucha que rinde sus frutos ya que el que se queja, calumnia y es chismoso(a) tienden a terminar muy mal. lo recomiendo mucho.
September 14, 2008
I had listened to the book on tape first which is really an abridged version with Joyce Meyers doing a seminar. She's funny and entertaining but I enjoyed her Battlefield of the Mind book a little more.
October 6, 2008
$.50 at a yard sale However, I mostly skimmed thru the book 'cause I didn't realize what it was about until I started reading. I'm a spiritual person but not so much into scripture I guess is the best way to put it. So, this book wasn't of interest to me, but probably would be for others.
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May 21, 2012Um, I have the Spanish edition, and frankly, I don't understand the language well enough to read a book in Spanish. But buying this book helped me realize that I want to be bilingual and be able to read in Spanish - setting goals.
September 16, 2012
Joyce Meyer tells it like itis using God's holy word. I highly recommend this book! The title says it all. Ouch! I am still and will always be working on keeping my big mouth shut. The power of life and death is in the tongue. I choose life!
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September 23, 2012Love it, I still refer to it... because she bases her decisions on the word and her examples are true to life.
Its like having Joyce as a mentor... and the Holy Spirît confirms as we always look to His Word.
Its like having Joyce as a mentor... and the Holy Spirît confirms as we always look to His Word.
January 23, 2013
This book was so wonderful and I started reading it a time when I needed most. It goes into all kinds of details about how we should act as Christians and also how to keep your sanity. I am sure I will be keeping in near to look back in frequently.
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November 21, 2007This book helped me to reign in my mouth. I used to have a huge problem with saying what I thought no matter how nice or mean it was. Now I think before I speak.
July 8, 2009
I love what this lady has to say! My mouth gets me in more trouble! It's really eye opening to see what scripture says about the power of the tongue.
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