But a harsh word stirs up anger" Proverbs 15:1
Be soft, be kind, be loving, be gentle, be humble, be quiet, be peaceful, be selfless.
Maybe it's a culmination of all the great words of advice friends and family gave me on Sunday at the bridal shower, or maybe it's just something God's trying to tell me...Whatever it is, I'm fully attentive.
Work on me, Lord.
Have you ever had one of those days where you have said way too many negative things, especially to the ones you love the most?
Do you ever think "Have I dug myself in a hole? Can I get out? Can they forgive me, even though I continue to say hurtful things?"- or - "How can I respond lovingly to a harsh word? How can someone respond lovingly to something awful I've said?"
The only solution I can think of is to allow God's healing love to slowly change us - morph us, by his spirit, into individuals who can love... and into people who can try their best to show God's love.
I am slowly changing, and I figure this is going to be a life-long process.
2 comments:
Oh yes - it is life long! A journey full of sooooo much LIFE! Life is awesome I am finding and all the ins outs ups downs whatever make it REAL. How awesome is it that we have been given a gift of LIFE Kayla May!
I think you'll find though, that this is the sort of journey, struggle, on-your-knees-at-night, heart-wrenching and life-changing battle that is WORTH IT! So many of our battles are either imaginary ones or worthless. Developing a gentle spirit...totally worthwhile!
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