Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold
in pictures of silver.
I am so thankful for people who know the right thing to say. It really is a gift. It is just too easy to speak without thinking. Can you imagine walking up to a war veteran who lost his legs in the war and complaining about a stubbed toe? Can you imagine complaining that your extra BMW is in the shop to someone who is holding their one car together with duct tape and chewing gum? I know that I thoughtlessly open my mouth many times and we are all painfully aware of the hurtful words of others. I am thankful that in the midst of a painful world, the Lord sends those who understand the affect that their words can have. I am thankful for opportunities to see the difficulties that others face, in hope that I will be more conscious of my words and actions toward them.
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