Sticks and Stones May Break my Bones but Words Will Never Hurt Me…

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. This statement has to be the biggest lie that you could ever tell yourself.

Did you know words are more harmful than broken bones?

In the book of Proverbs the scriptures are proof that words are far more damaging then bones. Bones heal, words can kill or heal. It’s up to how you use them.

“My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭20‬-‭22‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Words are something that we use 24 hours and seven days a week. When someone upsets us, it’s a very natural reaction to respond just as ugly. Or if you woke up on the right side of the bed and prayed you might step back and think to yourself “oh no they didn’t.”

We live in an era where people are easily offended and guess what it’s even in the church! Yes, I said it the church!! How you respond and represent your life as a believer matters. There are people that are watching us everyday, that you probably have no idea are looking up to you.

Always live your life like your walls have eyes and they are watching your every move.

– Amber

My downfall for the longest would be me snapping back anytime anyone tried to have fly lips toward me. God has taught me so much. I can attract more Bee’s with honey than vinegar.

Praying about this flaw to be removed from my tongue was hard and I had many tests come my way, trust me! I noticed the more I chose to give life giving words verses tearing people down, I noticed that God would give me a glimpse of their heart. That person would trust me by sharing something personal as to why they reacted the way they did. I even received apologies because I responded with love.

Of course you still have the handful That will NEVER apologize and that’s OK. As long as you have done what is right before God and his creation, you will have peace because you treated them with kindness.

So be mindful of what you say and how you speak. Your words can bring life and health to others. What a wonderful way to live by speaking peacefully to others with kindness.