There are many things that we say to others and many things that are said to us daily. Topics could be a myriad and a host of things serious, fun, hurtful, comedic, informative, expressive, edifying, destructive, celebratory, praiseworthy, etc.
Most of it, we forget, but there are a few things that stick with us for better or worse. Most of the time, it’s the negative things that we tend to remember the most, because it is much easier due to our human nature to shame, condemn, criticize, belittle, humiliate, slander, and hurt others. It makes us feel bigger when we can bring someone else down. I’m not condoning this in any way, but being aware of our depraved state is the first step to repenting (simply defined as: turning away from). It’s these mean-spirited things that we remember, because it is often what is constantly repeated to us over and over by unlikely sources. Friends, family, peers, teachers.
“Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”
Bull-$###!
Words are some of the most hurtful weapons that people have to hurl at one another. Break my arm and it hurts, but, my body will heal. Words, enter your ear and into your thoughts affecting your emotions, thus if reinforced often enough will begin to shape your perception and outlook on life and will ultimately shape your responses to your circumstances.
I recall several instances where a timely word was spoken to me and it changed the way that I saw and responded to my situation and circumstances. More recently, I recall an instance where a musician spoke a word to me and it just was on point! This guy didn’t even know me, but it was spot on.
Never underestimate the weight of a word spoken from the heart. It may carry more weight than you think it does.
Proverbs 12:25
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad.”
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