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Words That Hurt
Week of 12/12/05
Perhaps in your life, you still stumble over hurtful words you parents, spouse, or a close friend spoke to you—or negative words you have spoken to yourself. If so, these words fill your memory over and over, pointing you in a direction in life you don't want to follow. Perhaps you fear these word-memories hinder your ability to speak words of encouragement and blessing to those you love.
If so, don't lose hope. You need to learn more about the power of affirmation. You can begin to speak words that can lead to a new course in life. Horseback riding, navigation, and fire fighting—to use the images we all relate to—are all learnable skills. The key is knowledge plus practicing the skills. No one is born with skills. They are developed through practice and through learning from failing. We learn far more from trial and error than from waiting to be perfect.
Make a list of positive words or phrases. Begin using those on a daily basis. Look for things you see and hear in those around you that you can praise. Repair the hurt with those you have already spoken negative or harmful words to. Remember this old proverb; A humble spirit can even help the blind to see!
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.
- Ps. 19:14
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