Wanda’s Journal

WORDS

Recently someone said something very hurtful to me, and I felt the sting of it for several days. Remember the old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me?” Well, they may not hurt in a physical sense, but unkind words can hurt emotionally. Words, whether spoken in kindness or with malice, can never be taken back. A kind word can heal and bless, but an unkind word causes strife and stress. Proverbs 15:1 says, “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Another scripture, found in Proverbs 25:11 says, “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.”

It’s sometimes hard to know what to say and when to say it, but God will help us use the right words when we speak to others, if we just ask. Have you spoken words of encouragement to someone this week? Has someone said something meaningful or helpful to you? The Lord wants us to speak the truth, while seeking peace through our words

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  1. OH, those precious,stings that grow us,round us out, condition the muscle of our heart.There is never an external time line to mellow this out, and the internal heals either with any truth that spurned this untruth on, or we bow either way and find forgiveness.Still when that rising, sting, tear pain that happens ,it does somewhat muster the real woman of God .So we are the strong women of God we need to be. Does this help?,we all walk the path and really do understand,thankyou for sharing and I pray I’m forgiven when this more likely then not has happen blessings linda

  2. Thanks for reminding us all to be watchful of what we say to others. As you mentioned whether good or bad, once spoken a word can not be taken back. It’s a great idea to pray each day and ask the LORD to guard our mouths. I have a special friend who has been encouraging to me and she is a joy to know. It’s nice to get encouragement from others , but we should also be a source of encouragement as well.
    Wanted to let you know that I tried the Frozen Peanut Butter pie recipe from the Christmas cook book and tried it out on my family. It’s a winner! I love your Christmas Cookbook . There’s something in it for everyone. The recipes look simple and easy to make. The pie I made was delicious. I’m sure the others I try will become favorites also.
    Blessings
    Shirley

  3. When it comes to words we often speak before we think and that is the major problems with words. I ask God everyday among my thanks to him that he will allow me to think before the words exit with no return. It turns out that he did just that, my old time friend was in the hospital for a few days and she was really down, I let her know that she will be back home in no time at all and that we will be sitting there having tea and talking about good times soon. Soon she was laughing and was so grateful to me for lifting her up, but I did not do anything special, I just did what the great Lord gave me to say. There are a lot of people out there that does not believe in faith, or the Lord, but I will tell you if it was not for the faith I would not have gotten through so really rough times. Just like now a dear friend of my husband’s and mine just passed away to cancer he was only 45, but with the courage and faith we know we will see him again and he will be healthy.
    Wanda I love your books and often I think to myself was I an Amish in a past life, because when I read how they live I can see myself so clear in that setting, to me that sounds like heaven.

  4. Miss Wanda, Your words are so true, we do need to think before we speak and hurt someone. And WORDS do hurt us very much. I was raised “If you can’t say something nice, Don’t say anything at all”. But sometimes our mouth over runs our brains. I am sorry that someone said something that hurt you. I wish I could say something that would make you feel better. Prayers for you.

    Robin Wyatt

  5. What beautiful words of wisdom Wanda!

    This is such an important lesson for us all.

    thankyou. Like i said to you once before..your books and yoy…are like medicine for the soul!

    So looking forward to ordering your Amish Devotional!

  6. Miss Wanda, you are right we all need to be mindful of what we say to others. I believe we all have been hurt at least once by someone else’s thoughtless words. So many times we are guilty of opening our mouths without thinking first. I just wanted to tell you that I just finished reading your book, A Woman of Courage and I loved it. It was a wonderful book and I hope you write more books of pioneer days. My prayers are with you.

    Robin

  7. Words can hurt for a long time even when said on the spur of the moment. Think before you sling hurtful words.

  8. We can all learn new things or remember what we have been taught as a child. The Amish ways of life bring them closer to God and I think we all need that in this world now. Love your Books, Wanda.