“A demoniac who could not speak was
brought to Jesus, and when the demon was driven out the mute man spoke.” -
Matthew 9:32-38
Today, I would like to thank the Lord for the gift of
WORDS. For the ability to speak them and for the facility to write them.
Many times, we take this gift for granted. Imagine what
it would be like if you become mute. How will you tell people your thoughts? How
will you ask for help? How will you go about your daily life without the
ability to communicate?
And many more times, we forget just how powerful our
words are. They can crush dreams or build them. They can break hearts or fill
them with joy.
So let us reflect on how we use words. Have we expressed
love for our family, or have we demeaned them? Have we posted something on
social media that spreads hope/knowledge, or have we bashed/spread fake news
about someone we don’t even know personally?
And to the Marites (me included) and Tolits out there, do
we really have to know and spread the latest???!!!
Whenever I feel a nasty comment or a gossip itching to escape
my tongue, I try to recall the tale of the “Feathers in the Wind”. The story
reminds me that once the contents of the feather pillow are scattered to the
wind, it will be extremely hard to gather them all back. Such are our words.
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