It's been quite some time since I've blogged or even written for that matter. The last several months have been full of upheavals, challenges and at times metaphorical brick walls. It feels like we've finally fallen into somewhat of a routine again and although it's a busier one, I'll take it over the ambiguity of chaos any day.
I've steered clear of stepping foot in this writing room of mine, because spelling things out makes them more real. It becomes an 'in my face' type of situation when I transfer my thoughts into literal black and white. I can't run from my feelings here, I can't hide behind a smile, I can't shake hands firmly and say I'm fine because I just cannot hide any bit of truth when I write.
So at least for this moment, I am back. I'm spacing my words out and hitting enter and publish again. It feels good to type it out. I love Words.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Stones & Super Powers
I think it is SO SAD when people use facebook to 'dis' other people, ESPECIALLY when you are brothers or sisters in Christ and we should GIVE GRACE to one another rather than casting stones (saying mean things about others whether or not you use their name, most of us who know you know who you are speaking of). If you have a difference with someone, isn't it best to keep it private? Bringing other people into it (even just by viewing your words) isn't edifying anyone else & in fact can bring them into sin by causing encouragement to *gossip, *heresy & more.
I admit I am extremely imperfect. I have stuck my foot in my mouth more times than I care to recount. But intentionally, thoughtfully stating something negative about someone publicly for other people that know that someone to see or even for THAT SOMEONE to see... I just think it's so sad because you are grieving the Holy Spirit by purposefully going out of your way to go against God's Word. The word of God says "...Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone..." (John 8:7) No one is perfect. Everyone has faults. Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone has differences. But we don't have to publicize them. Maybe instead we could pray for them or pray for ourselves in dealing with that person instead of casting stones at someone whether they are guilty or innocent of what we are stating or insinuating.
I always tell my kids that God has given them Super Powers. In God's word it says: "The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences." (Proverbs 18:21) You have the POWER of speaking LIFE or DEATH over others. When you speak positively about someone you are speaking LIFE over them. When you speak negatively about someone... well, you get the picture. Do you want to bless or curse others? Do you want to speak life-giving words or words of death? And do you want to deal with the consequences of speaking negatively? What do you want to reap? I want to reap Life.
Forgive me if anything I say offends you, it's not meant to provoke anyone or hurt feelings. Sometimes we just don't think before we speak... it's my personal goal to overcome the foot I've stuck in my mouth repeatedly over the years. It is not pleasant to have a mouth full of toe cheese to deal with. Seriously. So just my suggestion, and maybe God's word too... think before you speak, deal with your problems privately, pray for those that bother you, treat others as you want to be treated and speak life instead of death.
Okay I'll climb off my soapbox now, just couldn't help myself... I've seen a little too much of this lately going on and I couldn't hold my peace any longer. Blessings to you all!
I admit I am extremely imperfect. I have stuck my foot in my mouth more times than I care to recount. But intentionally, thoughtfully stating something negative about someone publicly for other people that know that someone to see or even for THAT SOMEONE to see... I just think it's so sad because you are grieving the Holy Spirit by purposefully going out of your way to go against God's Word. The word of God says "...Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone..." (John 8:7) No one is perfect. Everyone has faults. Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone has differences. But we don't have to publicize them. Maybe instead we could pray for them or pray for ourselves in dealing with that person instead of casting stones at someone whether they are guilty or innocent of what we are stating or insinuating.
I always tell my kids that God has given them Super Powers. In God's word it says: "The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences." (Proverbs 18:21) You have the POWER of speaking LIFE or DEATH over others. When you speak positively about someone you are speaking LIFE over them. When you speak negatively about someone... well, you get the picture. Do you want to bless or curse others? Do you want to speak life-giving words or words of death? And do you want to deal with the consequences of speaking negatively? What do you want to reap? I want to reap Life.
Forgive me if anything I say offends you, it's not meant to provoke anyone or hurt feelings. Sometimes we just don't think before we speak... it's my personal goal to overcome the foot I've stuck in my mouth repeatedly over the years. It is not pleasant to have a mouth full of toe cheese to deal with. Seriously. So just my suggestion, and maybe God's word too... think before you speak, deal with your problems privately, pray for those that bother you, treat others as you want to be treated and speak life instead of death.
Okay I'll climb off my soapbox now, just couldn't help myself... I've seen a little too much of this lately going on and I couldn't hold my peace any longer. Blessings to you all!
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