Eileen Loveman Daily Posting

It does not come as a surprise to those who know us, but will be a shock to those who don't.   We start our morning with prayer.  Actually, not every morning; it may be midday, or early evening, depending on our schedules.

We now use a daily devotional entitled "Our Daily Bread" a pocket size prayer book with scripture readings accompanied by the thoughts of different authors each day.  They may be ministers, priests, or lay people.  It's an interesting mix of thoughts, without fire and brimstone.   Each day orders up a specific passage, with an appropriate message attached. 
It is one of the best parts of our time together, drawing us closer and more intimate in ways the Creator always intended.  It made me think about our shortcomings as a society and how quick we are to judge. You do not know what is truly in other people hearts.  You do not know what makes them weep or cry out in pain or anguish.
 

It is wrong to judge or try to assimilate a person's motive or question of character.
 

A recent reading is from Revelations 2:12-17.  The chosen writer to accompany this reading starts off with ".....There's an old saying, 'Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me'.  It isn't true.  Words can hurt us most of all......".
 

Always  be mindful to watch not only what we say, but how it is said.  Words can hurt us most of all.  Amen.