More than Words

 Although the tongue is one of the smaller parts of our body, it has the ability to do some serious damage.  Proverbs 18:21 says that death and life are in the power of the tongue.  Words are very powerful !  We have the ability to lift someone up or tear them down with the words we speak.  It would be wise to use words carefully because once words are spoken, you cannot take them back.  An apology does not always make things better because you meant what you said at the moment you said it.  As kids we used to say sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me -not true.  Words can cut deeper than a knife.

During the course of my relationship with my spouse, there were some hurtful things that we said to one another.  There is a saying that states, you hurt the ones you love.  Although that may be the truth for some, I learned another truth.  I became wiser over time and discovered that you can agree to disagree with someone.   Also, you don't have to say hurtful things when having a disagreement.  

I am so grateful that my husband and I have matured in this area and that neither one of us is acting like an "itch" because of the separation.  This past weekend, I had to make a financial decision.  Even though we are separated, I asked for his advice.  The words he spoke were true words of wisdom and they helped me make my decision.  This only happened because we speak kind words to one another and don't try to tear the other one down.  No good ever comes from verbally abusing someone. You might win the fight, but you will surely lose the war.  

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