Well, I had gotten behind again on my fighter verses, but last night I said two of them to my pastor and caught myself up for the week, so I am now working on the
verse(s) that are due for Sunday the 13th.
Proverbs 15:1 (ESV)
A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 16:24 (ESV)
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
It makes me think about how our words really do affect people and how we are affected by others words. I was affected by some words spoken to me by a "friend" the other night (hurt, felt degraded) and I can say it's been something I have been struggling with all week. I don't like it that I let what was said and how it was said, "get to me" and it shows me how weak I am about not just letting go and just forgiving others...whether they ask for it or not. I am NOT to hold on to bitterness or let it take root in my heart.
It also makes me think of the many times I've opened my big mouth and said things that were out of line and how much mercy and grace I've received over the years. I need to exhibit some of that now!!
I feel like these verses need to be tatoo'd to my heart, brain, and tongue so I remember how I felt and to really guard my mouth, because I do not want to make anyone feel the way I felt the other night, and have been feeling this last week. It reminds me of another verse:
James 1:19
Know this my beloved brothers, let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. (ESV)
By the way, I was blessed this week with a new English Standard Version Bible from a very kind friend. I have wanted one for awhile and I'm VERY thankful! If you are reading this....thank you for the blessing!!!
