If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were raising himself against me, I could hide from him. But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship as we walked with the throng at the house of God.
It's the people closest to us that do the most damage; not because they are evil but rather our guards are down and susceptible to attacks. David was most likely talking about his anguish between family and his situation applies to what we go through daily. So what does this tell us, should our hearts be always on the defensive waiting for an attack? This makes sense since we're constantly in a spiritual battle but what I believe God is teaching me today is from the other person's party. Knowing how vulnerable an open heart is we need to be very mindful of the words we speak. The bible tells us that our words can raise people up or destroy them. We need to promote open and transparent hearts for God to use but we must remember how to communicate to it.
My definition deadly words need to be refined. I often think that using kind words are godly words; not so. Sometimes God wants me to be quiet, other times it's to speak boldly, and others it's to encourage. I find myself holding back because I don't want to hurt feelings or create tension,. Or sometimes I'm just too lazy. If I truly believe God has given me a gift to reach those who need Jesus then I need to start behaving like it.
Heavenly Father, Your wisdom surpasses the greatest intelligence found anywhere. Thank You for revealing to me the devastation words can inflict. Help me use my tongue for kingdom purposes. Help me wear Your Son, Jesus well. Transform all my senses to be extra sensitive so that I can touch lives & hearts. But I also pray for an extra layer of protection that will shield my in my most vulnerable times. In the precious name of Jesus I pray, Amen!
Psalm 55:12-14
It's the people closest to us that do the most damage; not because they are evil but rather our guards are down and susceptible to attacks. David was most likely talking about his anguish between family and his situation applies to what we go through daily. So what does this tell us, should our hearts be always on the defensive waiting for an attack? This makes sense since we're constantly in a spiritual battle but what I believe God is teaching me today is from the other person's party. Knowing how vulnerable an open heart is we need to be very mindful of the words we speak. The bible tells us that our words can raise people up or destroy them. We need to promote open and transparent hearts for God to use but we must remember how to communicate to it.
My definition deadly words need to be refined. I often think that using kind words are godly words; not so. Sometimes God wants me to be quiet, other times it's to speak boldly, and others it's to encourage. I find myself holding back because I don't want to hurt feelings or create tension,. Or sometimes I'm just too lazy. If I truly believe God has given me a gift to reach those who need Jesus then I need to start behaving like it.
Heavenly Father, Your wisdom surpasses the greatest intelligence found anywhere. Thank You for revealing to me the devastation words can inflict. Help me use my tongue for kingdom purposes. Help me wear Your Son, Jesus well. Transform all my senses to be extra sensitive so that I can touch lives & hearts. But I also pray for an extra layer of protection that will shield my in my most vulnerable times. In the precious name of Jesus I pray, Amen!
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