This morning I'm going to write about words. You know the things that people use when they want to say stuff to you. Sometimes, the words may come out as encouraging and positive. Other times someone's words may come across as discouraging, hurtful, or just downright mean. Personally, for me, I hate that I'm just too sensitive sometimes. So the words that may be said to me may not be that mean, but in my ears, they negatively affect me. It was enough to make me react. Usually, by crying.
See? Sensitive. Too sensitive! Sometimes I feel strong enough to actually walk to the bathroom by myself grabbing on to the handlebars. Of course, there are also days I need to ask Joe for help. Well, today was one of those mornings I needed to wake Joe up and ask for help.
I'm pretty blessed. You know why? Well, if you haven't heard this story before I'll tell you now. Basically, when you decide to tell God that he can use you in whatever way he wants to, prepare for something that probably is not comfortable for you. I did that, and this is what He did.
I mentioned before that I do not wake up with an alarm clock. Basically, I believe that God is my alarm clock. I'm not saying that one should not use an alarm clock. I mean if you have to wake up like for work or school or something set an alarm clock. You never know what God is going to do. I mean on weekdays Joe usually likes to get in the shower by 4:30. So, that means I have to be done with the bathroom stuff by then. And usually, I am.
Anyway, sorry I got sidetracked. Back to my writing for the day on words. So, this morning when I was about to take a shower, I had to ask for help again cuz for some reason, I couldn't close the shower curtain. I don't know why. So, he came and said four words that made me sad and at the same time depressed me. He said, "You are taking a shower?" That right there got me! I felt sad cuz I was reminded that God was the one who woke me up. Why did he wake me up so early if I was going to need Joe's help so much this morning? When Joe said what he said, it wasn't even that mean, right? Anyway, that's something I personally need to work on, my sensitivity.
But, you know what like I said I am truly blessed! Because what human being would want to get up at 4 something sometimes 2 or 3 in the morning, just to help someone. I am good with a time of at least 4 hours.
On weekdays sometimes I even get up by Joe's alarn. 4-5 hours is best time for me. A little more than that is just extra goodness . :) Oh yeah and so after Joe helps me and I am back on the bed doing exercises, stretches, or whatever, Joe goes back to sleep no problem and doesn't wake up till his alarm goes off. ( This is an addition so now it's next day Sunday) Or, some days like now I think I'm going to have to wake him up to turn on heat because I am cold now. Brb. K, Up he got to turn on the heat. After he did it and went back to bed I said, " Thank you, I love you." He lovingly grumbled, " Love you too.* Back to sleep and snoring as soon as his head hits the pillow usually. Lol)
You know, in the morning whenever I see people I look so refreshed and my normal bubbly self. :) In case you were wondering Joe and I try to get to bed by 10.
- I still feel bad sometimes that I have to wake Joe up some especially early sometimes on an early Saturday morning. So thanks babe. I really appreciate you and I am sorry! That, my friends, is the work of God in somebody's heart!
Seriously, do you all realize how powerful words can be? Some of these words that may be said to you can change your life within seconds! Please watch how you say your words too. The tone one may put in their voice can either make it or break it!
In the Bible story of who else? Yes, Joseph. After Joseph was sold by his brothers after he was no longer in the sight of his father, the brothers knew it was time to tell the father he was gone. They weren't going to tell their father that they sold Joseph. No, apparently yes they were super mean not stupid. So, they decided to tell their father that Joseph was eaten by some animal and he had died. They even showed the father Joseph's Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. And, to make the illustration, that was a total lie! Shame on these brothers for putting the blame on an innocent animal.
So, the brothers went to the father and did not sugarcoat anything and just said that their brother Joseph was mauled by some animal, and was no longer able to be in the presence of his father. When Jacob heard the news he was heartbroken. His child born from the only woman he ever loved was no more.
So, how does one do that!? I mean to hide or refrain from saying super hurtful but supposedly true at the same time, words. To reiterate, you can't cover up or sugar coat bad news.
So, that's that. Bottom line is you can't hide bad news. So what's the solution? Don't share it! I mean if you have bad news, keep it to yourself. Be smart about it though. Is there news that people need to be aware of then you have to say something. Or do you? That's something between you and your heart!
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