This morning the focus of my meditation was on Tamar the beautiful young virgin daughter of the King David.No doubt she was waiting for the man she trusted God would one day bring to her…
I was touched by the tragic irony of Tamar’s dress.She ripped the fabric of her robe as surely as Amnon ripped the fabric of her honour.
What touched me most was the inappropriate response of her brother Absalom. No doubt he loved his sister, but here’s what he said to Tamar, “Be quiet and don’t take things to heart”(2 Sam 13:20).
The shame would have crushed her to bits.And, I feel that her brother’s words would have hurt her even more!
Yesterday, I received a mail from a friend of mine.In the mail, she narrated how she was hurt by something her friend said.Words stab! She then continued to say that if she shared this with her mentor she would tell her to ‘die to self’. …show more content…
I realise that most of the time, our words are not what people need. Eloquence often eludes us.
On rare occasions, our tongues can say something beneficial that is like choice silver (Prov. 10:20) or a rare jewel (Prov. 20:15).
I feel sometimes it is best for us to be silent (Ecclesiastes 3:7).
Words left unsaid can also be hurtful. Indeed, it takes discernment to know when and if to speak.
The right word spoken at the right time can make all the difference for someone. The best way to help is to be guided by love and by God through prayer.
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear” (NASB).
Wholesome words build people up!Wholesome words are timely!Wholesome words provide grace!
Friend… our words carry enormous weight. They often impact people for decades, providing the courage to press on or one more reason to give up!
I believe that the need for this kind of ministry is absolutely
I was touched by the tragic irony of Tamar’s dress.She ripped the fabric of her robe as surely as Amnon ripped the fabric of her honour.
What touched me most was the inappropriate response of her brother Absalom. No doubt he loved his sister, but here’s what he said to Tamar, “Be quiet and don’t take things to heart”(2 Sam 13:20).
The shame would have crushed her to bits.And, I feel that her brother’s words would have hurt her even more!
Yesterday, I received a mail from a friend of mine.In the mail, she narrated how she was hurt by something her friend said.Words stab! She then continued to say that if she shared this with her mentor she would tell her to ‘die to self’. …show more content…
I realise that most of the time, our words are not what people need. Eloquence often eludes us.
On rare occasions, our tongues can say something beneficial that is like choice silver (Prov. 10:20) or a rare jewel (Prov. 20:15).
I feel sometimes it is best for us to be silent (Ecclesiastes 3:7).
Words left unsaid can also be hurtful. Indeed, it takes discernment to know when and if to speak.
The right word spoken at the right time can make all the difference for someone. The best way to help is to be guided by love and by God through prayer.
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear” (NASB).
Wholesome words build people up!Wholesome words are timely!Wholesome words provide grace!
Friend… our words carry enormous weight. They often impact people for decades, providing the courage to press on or one more reason to give up!
I believe that the need for this kind of ministry is absolutely