Monday, May 10, Words

Words hurt or encourage. I often react to others based on the words they say to me but am I interpreting them correctly? I must balance my sensitivity with common sense and not react until proper time has been given for evaluation and interpretation. In all probability, a negative reaction is not necessary at all. Over the past few years, I have been trying, with God's help and direction, to be careful what I say to others so that they feel uplifted by what I say. I often hear critical words spoken about others and it leaves me with a negative feeling. This day and age of email and texting has removed facial expression, emotion, and body language from our daily communication and misinterpreting words is very easy. God has been helping me to contain my words, but I still struggle in this area. I want to leave people with a good feeling when I talk to them. Father, help me by your Spirit, to say what you would want me to say in every situation.