When Words Hurt You

 

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29

False accusations, rumors, lies, judgements. If you have ever been on the other end of someone’s hatred and disdain towards you it down right hurts. 

The mouth is a terrible weapon at times. In conjunction with often times emotions and not thinking words are blurted out that can wound deeply and even destroy relationships. That is why it is so critical to tame your tongue and maybe when in doubt of whether to say or text something to maybe wait. 

Maybe you have wounded someone or you were the person on the receiving end. Whatever the case, make it your aim to live a godly peace filled life, being kind to those you don’t agree with or get along with. Don’t be the one with the ugly words spewing forth but take your mind and tongue to be in line with scripture by studying the word daily. 

PRAYER: I am grateful for friends and family and for the ability to speak. I do not want to say anything that shames, guilts, or wounds anyone. Forgive me and help me forgive those who have been unkind to me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Egg Shell Walking 101

This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;  James 1:19

We live in a fallen world and because of that many bad things have happened. Not that they can’t be redeemed because they can, but the ugliness of life can attack at times.

One of the areas affected by the fall of man are your words. Gossip, lies, half truths, verbal abuse, cursing, boasting, you name it, but the focus for today is “egg shell walking” which some of you do with certain people in your life. If you don’t have this issue in your life then you are blessed indeed. 

You are very careful about what you say, when you say it and if it even should be said. Certain personality types will lash back and it is this you are trying to avoid.

The result of speaking without thinking many times is fights, broken friendships, misunderstanding, and unfriending on social media. Words are so important and they are a true gift from God to be able to verbalize things in your heart. Ultimately the goal is to be set free from the stronghold of egg shell walking and to relax and let God handle whatever it is. 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus I lift up to you the stronghold of misunderstanding due to misinterpretation of words that were spoken. I pray for anyone going through this to be able to be reconciled to whoever it is they walk on egg shells because of. In Jesus’ name. Amen.