Ever have a recurring theme to your day?? There was a day last week where I had several conversations revolving around, situations related to and moments when “A soft answer turns away wrath” has never been more true. All in the space of about 4 hours. It was the kind of day that made me insanely grateful to my Mom for teaching my to hold my tongue and to think before I speak from a young age.
The fact that I was even inspired to write this post makes me a little sad. I’m a grown woman, an adult, a human capable of making life altering decisions. In the space of moments I can either build or destroy others with a few carelessly chosen words. And yet I’ve watched people online and in real life destroy more often than they build.
I vividly remember some of the unkind words spoken to me as a child. Unchecked those words can come back to haunt me in moments of weakness. I’m pretty sure that the person that spoke them had no idea that their words have power to impact me like that , but impact me they did.
So here’s my PSA for the day… Chose your words wisely, once said, they can’t taken back. Words have power and the impact of your words can last years, and sometimes decades.
This is so, so true! Thank you for the reminder. I've been blessed to know several people who were/are consistently mindful of the words they use. I think it takes tremendous self-control to remain aware enough not to pass your own frustrations on to others, through word choice. I've had a week of causing unintended harm to others through my thoughtless use of language (which has in turn led to a week of my crying in shame and suffering a migraine because of it)- I know I'm not strong enough (yet) to be fully mindful. But I hope with regular practice that I will be. It's definitely the harder path, but I think the best for the world and for our selves.
This is such a great post. Too many times, people forget that words can absolutely affect another person.
Beautiful post and definitely words to live by!
I agree with this 100%. This is why I try to always treat people the way I want to be treated – nicely!
Great advice!! Something everyone should remember!
Words can either lift someone up or tear someone down. I think more people need to stop and think about how they'd feel if someone said the things that they're saying to someone to someone that they love.
YES! Oh my goodness, people so easily forget how powerful words can be and what kind of affect they can have on others.
Great advice to live by!
I needed to read this right now. Words are very powerful!
Yes they do. They can hurt people we care about, but they can heal those we care about. I try to use my words carefully when I'm angry. Don't want to say something hurtful to anyone. Thanks for sharing on Oh My Heartsie Girls Wordless Wednesday Link Party. I hope to see what you have to share next week
I definitely need this reminder from time to time. Words just slip out and we really need to be more mindful that our words can hurt someone so easily.
Words have that power, so true. Thankfully we have a loving God that forgives and let's us start a new day with a clean slate. Very uplifting post.
So true! And they can never really be taken back!