Words are one of the most powerful forces in the world-they can lift you up and push you towards the path that God has for you, or they can destroy you. If you have never been affected by words then consider yourself blessed. I had a conversation a few weeks ago and after the conversation I felt completely destroyed. I felt hurt and worthless and since then I have reflected, I did not want the hurt to define me. The pain was something i needed to face and then to heal from.
Healing is an important part of growing. Facing what has caused you pain and choosing to move beyond the pain is what makes you strong. Choosing to surrender your pain to the one who knows the ultimate suffering is saying, "I will follow you in all things Lord"
When you refuse to forgive those around you for pain that they have caused, you harden your heart towards God. When you refuse to suppress your pride and avoid apologizing when you have caused someone pain, you harden your heart towards God.
I encourage you to search your heart for unhealed hurts, to be strong enough to say, "Lord take this and help me move passed this." I encourage you to search your heart for words you may have said that have wounded those around you and to counteract pride, and search out forgiveness.
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