First and foremost, i would like to share a beautiful story which i found on the blog of a friend of mine. Since his blog is a commercial blog, i'd leave the link instead of copying the entire story out. Check it out and prepare your kleenex! http://grand-pa.blogspot.com/2006_05_01_grand-pa_archive.html. Only continue reading on after you've read the story.
The story is really strong and powerful testimonial for the power of affirmation and also to the importance of not jumping to conclusions. A lot of times, people jump to conclusions about things, whether conveniently or out of the desire to creat salacious news. Sadly, i think i used to be a frequent athelete in this field. Don't get me wrong, when i say i think i used to be. It's not that i believe myself to be above it now, but thank God for the awareness that he sparked off in me. At least now i'm aware of what's going on and can take active steps to protect myself against it.
Another weakness of mine, which i think is rather specific to myself is this tendency to speak before i think. Just earlier on, i blurted out something sensitive about someone and might have gotten the person in trouble. Really feeling quite awful about it after i was told that the actions of the person is possibly punishable. I hope they're kidding and that no one else heard it.
This reminds me of the verses that I believe God has been prompting to me recently. They all fall along the same thread. The first of which is " He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin." Poverbs 13:3. The second of which was what Rachel shared with me yesterday while we were looking for my key purse. It was really an unexpected sharing because she happened to mention that she was reading about the book of Matthew and came across a verse that spoke to her. " But i tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. for by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned." Matthew 12:36-37. The third verse, which i just came across minutes ago, "A gossip betrays a confidence but a trustworthy man keeps a secret." Proverbs 11:13.
I just pray that my words did not get him into any possible trouble. God. Can't think of what else to say. Finally understand how true the phrase is that if you don't understand the extent of damage you caused, you'll never feel truly contrite. Next step is really to bear the fruits of sorrow. I want to challenge myself to be a more discerning person in this area and not just a broken door; letting things out without proper thought.
Contrite and Anxious Ciaoz
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certain quotes from certain places..
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trials because when he stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." James 1:12
"Oh, nothing can happen more than once,
But all things must happen one day
Over hill and dale, over wood and stream,
My dying voice will blow away... " The Neverending story
"Walk by Faith, Not by sight" 2 Corinthians 5:7
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