Words Hurt

James 3:5-6 "Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell."

Wow. Such powerful verses, and soooo true. It is amazing how hurtful words can be. I find myself remembering over and over hurtful things people have said or written to me. But it's hard to remember the nice things! I truly believe the saying "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me" is garbage. I've been really trying lately to make sure I don't let my words (written or spoken) hurt or offend others. And then I find myself today at the library talking to a friend and later wondering if I offended them because I didn't think about what I was saying. I pray that God will work with me and help me to tame my tongue. Hurtful words last a long time...

Went to Six Flags last week...soo fun! Deja Vu is definitely the scariest ride I've ever been on! It was a great day...lots of quality time with my family. (By the way, found out quality time is my primary love language....phys. touch and affirming words a close second!) Well I'm off to work out...later!