Words Can Hurt You: by Delvyn Crawford
Stick and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Yeah right, (sarcasm). If that's not the biggest lie that I ever heard! The words we hear are nothing less than powerful. In fact, the words we hear are so powerful that it can't only hurt you, but kill you. It's been proven far too often that death and life is in the power of the tongue. Do you believe that? Just image an ant crawling on the ground before you. It's in your power to destroy that ant by crushing it, or letting it live. Words in the same way, has that immediate ability to destroy, or give life! That's why it's imperative and vital to be careful of the words that you hear.
Would a parent who says that they love their child pick up a gun and shoot them point blank range? Of course not! But why are so many children verbally abused from parents who say that they love them? In order for a gun to function, it must have bullets in the chamber. The bullets placed in the chamber in and of itself can't kill you. When the trigger is squeezed, however, the force thrusting behind the bullet can harm and fatally kill you when aimed at your direction. Likewise, the tongue in and of itself can't harm you when it's dormant; but when words are uttered and released in your direction, it's more powerful than an AK-47 rifle! With that said, what kind of words are you shooting at your kids, and who are you allowing to have target practice with your soul?
The number one thing that people are influenced by, good or bad, is words. It's critically important to not feed ourselves, or retain words they'll destroy, but bring us life! Be mindful of what you hear, because it has the power to shape what you believe. It's mind boggling to hear people listen to music full of negative messages and profanity; justifying it by saying that it's just entertainment. What's even worse is when these people say they can distinguish what's right from wrong, and what they hear doesn't effect them one way or the other. I got news for you..., when you entertain words long enough, not only will you start saying it, you'll start reenacting what you hear as well.
Did you know that more than half of suicides committed is a result of what somebody said? Are you aware that there's a significant amount of prostitutes because of what was spoken to them; such as, "Outside of pleasure, you're good for nothing" "You'll never be anything in life" "You're worthless, and noone loves you?" In many instances, they're deceived by pimps who say sweet nothings to get them to do whatever they want. Their emotions are entangled by the words that they hear.
Has it occurred to you that people are emotionally inclined to what they hear? Think of it this way..., Do you have a favorite song? What inspires you? Better yet, what angers you? Whatever moves you, it's reflected off of what you hear. So what are you listening to? Is it the gossip you hear in the beauty salon/barber shop; or amongst family, friends, or media? Are you listening to words that discourages or gives you a sense of hopelessness? Have you allowed the words of others to paralyze you mentally; causing you to lack and not expand your horizons to hope, dream, or believe? I urge you to surround yourself with individuals who speak life! People that will motivate, uplift, encourage, and express words of peace and love. Don't be deceived by thinking that words doesn't have the power to hurt, and kill you; because it does!
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