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The Things We Say

 

 

Somewhere in time, or maybe every day in time, someone has said something they wish they could take back. I have been on both the giving and receiving end of hurtful comments, so I understand the hurt they can bring. 

Have you ever had someone say something to you and it really hurt?

As a child we used to chant – sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me. 

That is one of the biggest lies I know. 

The words I say have become more important to me as I have matured in life.  I am far from perfect.  Sometimes, I think I’m being funny when I say something hurtful, only to have the still small voice remind me how hurtful it was a little later.

James 3:9-10 (NIV)

 ⁹ With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. ¹⁰ Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.

This is my prayer for today and every day:  Lord, help the words I speak to build up and not tear down. Help my words to bring life to those who hear them.