You can take back a lot of things, but unfortunately your words are not one of them. The minute they leave your lips they are either building up or tearing down others.
I had a couple of instances this weekend where words came out wrong. Oh, IF ONLY I could take them back. Of course, that’s impossible so what do I do now?
Today, I will focus on my heart. For out of my heart came those words. This week I’ll spend some time readjusting my heart and focusing on my lips.
Think about your words. Do they help, hinder, or hurt? If so, maybe you need a heart examination like me.
Or maybe your words encourage, uplift and inspire? Then be intentional in blessing and praising others.
It’s such a short distance from your heart to your lips, but that distance leaves such an incredible impact on others.
Lord, readjust my heart. Fill my lips with praise and encouragement.
I could use some Pink Praise lip color. Anyone want to invent that?
4 comments:
Girl.... I am always "opening mouth and inserting foot." Thank you for the reminder of self examination! Boy do I need to do that! If it makes you feel any better, you didn't say anything to me this weekend that hurt my feelings! your AMAZING!
This reminded me of another post I read not too long ago comparing gossip and hurtful words to Terro ant poison. The ants take the poison back to the nest and it just spreads and spreads, just like our words can poison others.
Thanks so much for this reminder, Alene!
LOL when you get that lipstick pass it on girlfriend!! Hugz lorie
this is something I have to work at all the time, I have a very sharp tounge if I am not careful... Thank you for the remeinder...
Connie
GBU
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