“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.”
Here’s a saying that I must’ve said a hundred times in my life. First time I ever said it I must have been about 6 years old. It’s a good saying in the sense as to not let what people say hurt you, but in all honesty words do hurt. Some hurt real bad and others scar us. The bible says that “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Prov. 18:21 NIV
My husband is such an advocate on this subject, he is always reminding me to watch what I say and how I say it. Honestly speaking, it’s so easy to run one’s mouth these days. We don’t really put much thought into what we say because if we did we would choose our words carefully when talking to one another.
I really do try to watch my words, but some days it’s difficult. Especially when you’ve had a rather daunting day with the kids.
Proverbs 18 vs 21 reminds me that my tongue has so much power…I mean; life and death! That’s not something we should take lightly.
It’s as simple as this, instead of telling my teenager that “that was stupid”, I could say, “let’s think of ways to do that differently this time”. It might take a moment of patience on my part, but it will help my son know that we all make mistakes and it’s okay to try again.
I saw a quote that said, “Speak to people in a way that if they died the next day you’d be satisfied with the last thing you said to them.”
There are so many people out there suffering with depression and anxiety, they are fighting battles we could never comprehend, why would we want to add to that? There’s no compassion left in this world anymore.
I have a friend, she is extremely sensitive, so I’m extra careful what I say around her because I wouldn’t want to hurt her in any way at all, but she runs her mouth around everyone… I thought to myself that I was going to give her a taste of her own medicine one day, but Jesus reminded me that that’s not very Christ-like of me, so I just smile and treat her how I would want to be treated, one day it will pay off, whether it maybe be here on earth or definitely in heaven.
I just want to encourage you to think before you speak, talk to people in a way that would put a smile on Jesus’ face, that He would say…”that’s MY child”.
I also want to encourage you to speak with love and compassion regardless of how others talk to you, lead by example! W.W.J.D?
In closing I want to leave you with this….yes sticks and stones may break my bones, but words hurt too, maybe even worse, so choose life over death…always…no matter how hard it is.
Love this!! Thank you for the beautiful message ♥️
Thank you for taking the time to read it my Sammy❤
Hi Alison.
I really enjoyed reading your blog today. It is so true, watch your words. What is in the heart comes out of your mouth.
Some people will say “I just said what was on my heart”. Yes, some people need to be careful as to what is on their heart. People don’t need to be quiet, they just need to be careful of how it comes out.
I used to be one that would just speak my mind. But I have grown spiritually and maturely in my walk with God over the past 20 years.
Sticks & Stones you can heal from, but words, you may ever heal from. And no matter what people say, you have to know who you are to God.
Thanks
Cindy
Thank you Cindy for taking the time to read my blog and sharing your thoughts on it, it’s much appreciated🙏🤍
Love this my sister. God is so good. Love you very, very much
Love this my sister. God is so good. Love you very, very much. Thank you Allison. Always encouraging.
Hi Allison🙋🏻♀️
Love reading your blog cause it comes from your heart, your experiences and we all can relate to it.
Absolutely true that you can heal from being hurt physically but words No. Words can either destroy you or build you up, so yes we need to be very careful with the words we use, and how we say it.
Something I always tell my boys, careful what you say. I always bring up their gran, that has broken me totally cause of her tongue, the words she said, how she said it and the outcome of it. Too long to explain here. But our tongue is the most dangerous weapon we have.
I also tell my boy speak to someone the way you’d like to be spoken too.
Thanks for your words Allison, always inspiring. Stay blessed, be safe and take care.
Lots of love and hugs ❤🤗🙏
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog Aunty Fatima, I really do appreciate the support and I am grateful for your comment too🤍🙏 love and hugs from us all
Thanks Allison, this is a reminder and i do fall short most of the time. I have to work on this area. It is so easy to become negative lately with all the things happening round us and with us.
This is a total mindset change and to change our view to Jesus.
Thanks for sharing your blog. I like to read it as i can relate.
Hugs.