When Words Hurt

 “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing” Proverbs 12:18

Depending on your birth order or your personality harsh words or downright rejection can hurt really bad. I  am second born and feel like I am always wanting peace and harmony. 

If you claim to be a Christ follower it is essential you try to represent Christ even when speaking to others. If you screwed up humble yourself and go apologize. You may say “what I said was true” it still does not give you a license to be downright mean. Jesus certainly would not. 

Kindness leads to repentance it says in Romans 2:4. So you may have been hurt by people who claimed to love Jesus so let them go and pray for them. 

PRAYER: Words can bring joy or sorrow so Father help my words be few and help me be careful what I say or text. In Jesus’ name. Amen.