"My one Word" challenge was a great success. Thank you all for joining me. Those of you that requested your magnet please be sure to send me your snail mail address. Seems sad it ended, but I will do it again next year. The response was overwhelming. I was surprised at how many readers responded. So, in keeping with my gratitude challenge, "Thank you". Gratitude challenge....I will share that next week.
Jesus taught His disciples about the power of words one day while walking along the road when he cursed the fig tree. When they went back that same way the next morning, the tree had withered from the roots. He told them, “Have faith in God. If anyone says to this mountain, “Go throw yourself into the sea and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatsoever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:22-24).
''Although many people have heard sticks and stones may break our bones but words will never hurt us, those who have suffered from verbal abuse know that words do hurt and can be as damaging as physical blows are to the body. The scars from verbal assaults can last for years. They are psychological scars that leave people unsure of themselves, unable to recognize their true value, their talents and sometimes unable to adapt to life's many challenges.'' (Patricia Evans)
These words and messages can come from our inner selves, other people, the media and culture.
Words are powerful. Place your "My One Word" in a place that you will see often. People are putting them on their phone screen, computer screen, refrigerator, and even on themselves. The Bible does tell us to put them on our foreheads. (Deuteronomy 11:18)
''Although many people have heard sticks and stones may break our bones but words will never hurt us, those who have suffered from verbal abuse know that words do hurt and can be as damaging as physical blows are to the body. The scars from verbal assaults can last for years. They are psychological scars that leave people unsure of themselves, unable to recognize their true value, their talents and sometimes unable to adapt to life's many challenges.'' (Patricia Evans)
These words and messages can come from our inner selves, other people, the media and culture.
Words are powerful. Place your "My One Word" in a place that you will see often. People are putting them on their phone screen, computer screen, refrigerator, and even on themselves. The Bible does tell us to put them on our foreheads. (Deuteronomy 11:18)
ACTION STEP: Share with friends what "My One Word" you have chosen for the year. Make them your accountability partner in this. I already have those reminding me to, "stick to it" as they laugh headed into the next room. (Good thing for them) They soon forget I remember what their word is too. (Smile)
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