These words I
speak to you are not mere additions to your life, homeowner improvements to
your standard of living. They are foundation words, words to
build a life on. Luke 6:46-47 (The Message)
I get a lot of joy from the
blogs I follow. They bring energy when I’m down and life to an otherwise
lackluster day. These are frequently written by people I’ve worked with or met
at conferences or who’ve been in my classes. Be warned, if you’ve been one of my students, I do keep up with you.
Many have commented that
they wonder how I keep up with so many. I readily admit I don’t read every
blog, every day. If I did, I’d never get anything done.
But I do pay attention to
the post titles and try to pay attention to that gentle tap on my spiritual
shoulder when I need to stop and read one. It’s ALWAYS a blessing. God has
spoken to me so clearly through so many of you. I wish I had the time to tell
each of you in person how you’ve impacted my life. I know I could never
adequately explain, so my prayer is that, in Heaven, you’ll get to see the
result of your faithfulness.
That said, I also read a lot
of stuff through social media. There are short updates, and advertisements of
blogs I don’t follow. Sometimes I find a hidden gem, but more often than not,
these blogs have the opposite affect on my spirit, leaving me enervated and
sad.
The contrast between these
two types of writings have made me wonder about my own words. Am I exemplifying
Jesus and bringing life with my words, or am I draining life from someone who
is already hurting? I’m not talking about watering down the Truth of God’s
Word. But I am talking about the motive behind my words. Do I quickly dash off
something because I think someone needs to learn a lesson? Or maybe I write something harsh because I or, even
worse, someone I love, has been hurt?
In light of what I’ve seen, I’ll be choosing my
words with more care, more love, and a heart of compassion.Don't forget to join the conversation.
Blessings,
Edie
You're absolutely right about the power of words. They mean more than we often realize.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, Edie. I have to really watch it, because I can easily become stuck on the negative instead of the positive. I try to end with something uplifting, because I get so much out of others' blogs and articles that end that way. Thanks for the reminder; it certainly bears repeating!
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