Today in my interactions with others I will remember that like a small bit that can turn a 2000 lb horse and a small rudder that can turn an enormous ship ,so too the tongue ,a small part of the body can cause enormous damge.I will remember my tongue relects whats in my heart, I will work to ensure this powerful part of me does not scream profanities and then praises my God from one breath to the other.Just For Today,discretion,tolerance and a thoughtful mind reaching to my heart shall be high on my list of serving my Higher Power to the best of my ability.Have a blessed and productive day!!
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Selfishness-self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles.
I like this post very much and try to be careful with my words as well. I found a prayer that helps me a great deal:
In You through Whom
All things speak
Use me please
To sing Your song
I find it helps me connect to my Higher Power and allows me to pause before using my tongue in less than kind ways. :)
~ vixen
-- Edited by vixen on Friday 17th of June 2011 09:27:40 AM
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I think there's an invisible principle of living...if we believe we're guided through every step of our lives, we are. Its a lovely sight, watching it work.
I got this from the book of James in the Bible. I stupidly hurt one of my AA friends by a remark I made without thinking. It turned out ugly in the meeting & he would not accept my apology. As I was going home that night, this thought came to me:"You better guard your tongue & discipline it & subdue it." It needed suppression & willful manipulation because my God wanted to put it under His control. I prayed for my friend & today we have fellowship again. Thanks Mike for this post.
Each day I put on "the armor" and James is one of my favorite writers....Thru God's guidance ,our adherence to spiritual principles,we are now able to cross bridges that were torn day before!! AMEN!
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Selfishness-self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles.
Unfortunately for me, it was in an email, to a life long friend, we met when we were 16 years old and became the best of friends til her mom moved them away. Just this year, she found me and we have been writing every day.
Well I had been really slacking off on writing, one reason is sitting here is a real hook to having a cigarette. But today have a soda, chewing 4 Mg. Nicorette, and have been missing every one.
Well I got an email from my friend Charlotte, and she probably annoyed at not ever returning her writing.
She stat out with, hey are you DEAD, whats UP?
Well it really really annoyed the Hell out of me, I am recoverying from Radiation Therapy for a very small tumor in my right lung. Still waiting to hear if it was completely successful I was told that it sure looks that way and saw the pictures too.
But not sure that I am 100% Cancer free....well I wrote her a note and told her I thought her saying that to me was the most insensitive thing she could ever to say to someone that is suppose to be a friend.
Well sorry did not mean to go through all of this, but it felt good to get it out...but just like you wish I had not reacted in that matter, given it some time to respond and not react.
We live, we learn, never stops, but the restraint of tongue and Pen.
