Jul. 17, 2007 - What kind of God comes out of my mouth?
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14
I would like to share something that I have had in my heart for three weeks now. I have actually started this post then. I do this a lot, it takes me awhile to put my heart thoughts into paper.
Recently, I was having a conversation with some friends, who are experiencing some very hard times. Some of their questions was similar to questions I have had in the past. To my surprise I heard my self saying these words to them: "Be careful of what you say before your children concerning God. How do we display God to your children in the midst of trials?
Why was I chocked to hear me saying these word? Well, there was a time in my own life when things were so hard to bear. All I could think, say and act was the lies I heard growing up, things said about God. Things like: "I am cursed, I am being punished, God loves everyone else but me ......" As I found God and His truths it took me a long time to be able to process much of what I heard in my childhood and believe they were not truth. For as a child I believed what my family said to be true, my thoughts and character were being formed. Growing up in a broken family, and with much poverty this is all I knew. But the real poverty we had, was a lack for God and His ways, His truths that set us free.
Years ago, I was having a heart talk with a friend; I was very sad and depressed; I begin saying the things I heard my mother say so often....."being cursed, punished, angry God" ...... Wow, could I have been repeating my mothers words? Yes, I was!....... My dear friend looked at me and very gently said: "Don't curse God".....me cursing God???? Yes, she was correct, we usually speak in negative tones about God and don't even realize we are doing so. I'm so thankful for her loving correction and teachings. We need more faith heroes in our lives, the ones who will gently guide and teach us into eternal truths.
There is fine line of how much our children can process what they hear. The key is, as hard times may be, to remember: What kind of God is coming out of our mouths. What are our words and actions towards life? What words do we utter about our heavenly Father? Do we make Him out to be a mean, punishing, always on your throat God? Do we make Him to be someone who doesn't care and He is no where to be found? What are the words of my mouth? Are they edifying my child's faith?
We are all different and we all handle adversity in different ways, but the outcome of our actions show much of the way we think of God and our relationship with Him. May we all continue to grow in Him today.
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Jul. 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by MiryClay |
You inspire my brain to move! That's power Woman! LOL. I totally agree with you on these thoughts that you have shared. I have a niece that battled cancer years ago when she was only 17. Her parents told her that she got cancer b/c of the sin in her life. I like to think that our trials are to make us grow, so that one day we can restore or bless another who may be dealing with the same trials that we got through. Thanks for always directing our thoughts to better serve our Lord.
Love ya sis,
Lori |
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| Posted by 2peter318 |
What a very encouraging post. Thank you so much for writing it. Though I never grew up with those thoughts, or said them, I do think I tend to show that God just isn't around sometimes when I'm trying to make decisions. I don't know that my kids see me going to God in prayer and seeking His wisdom when hard times come. Thank you for showing me it's not only what comes out of our mouth, but our lack of actions too, can be a stumbling block for our kids. You are sweet to share this. :)
JoAnn |
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Jul. 17, 2007 - amen |
| Posted by jenn4him |
Very good reminder to us, especially talkative ladies!
Thank you, my wise friend.
Jenn |
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Jul. 17, 2007 - Words have so much power |
| Posted by bubbebobbie |
Life and death truly are in the power of the tongue. How we build up is evidence of that. Thank you for your (((((hugs)))) today. I am a big hugger. I believe he Lord heals very often in a hug, He did in yours today! Thanks!
Because of Jesus, Bobbie
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Jul. 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by PlainJane |
| Thank you for sharing your heart. Yes, it is so very important to present our Lord in all Truth to our children and to believe it in our hearts & live it in our own lives. I've never heard or thought that either, but I have heard it from others - especially in missionary stories of those in other countries. |
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