It was just a sentence. A few words spoken either deliberately or in anger to a certain friend - turned-stranger. No one knows what happened and it doesn't even matter any more whether it was a joke or serious talk. It killed. It took a life.
Now her her family is not only mourning but, confused and devastated as they lack the words to explain how a healthy, cheerful teenager suddenly ended her life because someone told her that she was "worthless and ugly"
Words Can Hurt Like fire. Words can heal like a balm. Words can excite happiness like ice cream. It can also inspire depression.
Our words have tremendous powers;they can heal and they can kill.
I have read of people especially, young ones who took their lives just because somebody addressed them with bad words or referred to them as something, or someone not too comely-someone horrible or, not beautiful or brilliant!
Yes. It could be as "minor" as that but, the effects on the receiver could be astonishing.
I also still, recall vividly, how demoralising and painful some of the curse words I got were to me, when I was a kid. I know also how keenly I feel it when addressed in a certain bad, insultive or derogatory manner by anyone anywhere--banks, church, school, bus stop or by bus conductors. The location doesn't matter. Even if it's online, one feels it.
And I'm sure that you may also have had or, may still be nursing the emotional and psychological wound of a bad word addressed to you by somebody,somewhere,sometime,somehow. And maybe, it was shot by a loved one.
Let it go.
If bad words can hurt and even make us desire physical revenge,cause some people to take their lives,disintegrate many a one time enviable relationships, cause serious fights with serious physical injuries,then KIND WORDS have the same,or even more but powerful positive effects.
Imagine how many times you have smiled just because of some warm words from someone who could even be a stranger;how many times you have been encouraged to do more or to hang on a little longer because of words from a friend;how you have regained confidence in yourself or even in God at some point because of nice words from a loved one.
One nice, calm(or even forceful and nice), kind word can change a life and move people in a positive direction they never believed was possible.
Our words are meant to push people up not pull them down;they should love, not hate;bless not curse;encourage,not discourage.
And don't forget what the MASTER Jesus said,"On the last day,men will give account of every careless words they spoke with their mouth"
Yes.
Your mouth is 100% yours,but your mouth can get you terrible judgement when He comes if you refuse to use it properly and constructively.
Say a kind word to somebody today.
You never know,you may be the only force he needed to take to next step. You may be the only force to stop a suicide and save a life. And the opposite is also true.
Appreciation and praise are always better than criticism among peers. Rebuke is important when a serious wrong is done and when an action is potentially dangerous to the actor, or others but, don't let your words denigrate people.
In this era of social media when you must interact with thousands or hundreds of people from diverse backgrounds and orientations, it's obvious that you'd meet a lot of angels and you'd certainly meet some demons.
The secret to maintain sanity?
Be in charge of your emotions.
The greatest man isn't the man who controls other people. No. The greatest man is the one who can control HIMSELF /HERSELF.
Be that man who masters himself as you step into the new year. Be in control of your words and emotions and you'd be in control of many areas of your life. And I know it's actually what you need NOW.
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OK .For reading to this point,I just want to tell you that,,"I love you. You are amazing and have been wonderful"
Have a blessed day and may God cascade His favors on you.
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