MEMORIES

When I was 10 years old, and in the 5th grade,I got in big trouble.I also was called something by my 5th grade teacher,that I have never,ever forgotten! Someone had drawn a picture on the blackboard,of a picture which resembled a lady having a large nose.In my 5th grade,perceptive way,I told Patty,that it looked like Mr.Gibson's new wife......J.T. humphries told Mr. Gibson, what I had said, and his response to me, was:"You are no better than the lowest earthworm, and don't deserve to sit on the first pew in church!"
I tell you this now,because that was 51 years ago,and I've never forgotten those words! They hurt then, and they hurt now, to think that someone actually said them to me!We so often forget the power of our words. Jesus even said that the tongue had the ability to start a fire, and was hard to tame.
If He said it, we need to take stock in the words that we say, and watch how we speak to others!
When you are upset with someone,think before you speak, and think about how they will remember those words in 50 years,or so! Let your words be said with grace, as seasoned with salt.Speak your words,so they can be tucked away forever, being brought back to remembrance, with a smile!
Becky