Can you imagine what it would be like not to be able to talk? Pause, for just a moment, and ponder on just how many words came out of your mouth during the course of the day. We talk, and we talk a lot....even in the short span of a day. A lot comes out of our mouths. Words, and how we speak them, can run the gamut from very, very good to very, very bad. Words can:
- hurt others beyond belief
- sting and burn
- provide tremendous joy
- uplift someone
- tear someone down drastically
- comfort someone in need
- build bridges
- tear down bridges
- build relationships
- bury relationships
- and mostly....they can tell a whole lot about us, who we are, and what we are.
Just think....if you weren't able to talk, might the opinion of others who know you be different? A scary thought, huh? Our mouths, and what comes out of them can be the most beautiful part of us, or it can be one of the ugliest parts of us. Agreed? That is because what comes out of our mouths is a reflection of what is in our hearts and minds, a mirror if you will. I am convinced that is a fact, because I know myself all too well. Too often, too many words have come out of my mouth that I wanted to grab and stuff back in.....and it can't be done. It's far better to
take the time to taste the words before you spit them out. That's not always easy is it?
Perhaps this bit of Sufi wisdom would help us all:
Oh, and if you (like me) find yourself, on occasion, wanting to stuff words back into your mouth as soon as they leave....maybe a bit of a continuing conversation with God will help. He's pretty good at helping us straighten out our brokenness.
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