There are so many words in my life, lots of them are written here. Some only are spoken in my home. Some more are on display at church and in public. Yet more words are spoken in my heart, only for my God to hear.
Yet, today as my Pastor was sharing a statement. One that I’ve heard time and time again, it was the words spoken in my home that I thought of today.
“What goes in your head, goes to your heart, out of your mouth and into your actions.” ~Pastor Vinson~
What words and pictures am I putting in my family’s heads?
I wish I could say that what comes out of my kiddo’s mouths and how they act shows all love, kindness and goodness. Yet. I can not.
I wish I could say that my words and actions are all love, kindness, and goodness. Yet. I can not.
I wish I could blame my past; abuse and all, for my words and actions. Yet. I can not.
Each moment of difficulty provides the same choice for the right words, as does each moment of success. <— Tweet
I choose the words and actions I say and display.
It is by God’s grace alone that I have made some progress in the last 4 years. I am so thankful for His mercy and grace.
Based on my kiddos words and actions lately, I have a long way yet to go.
I need to pause and truly think before I speak and act. Their words and actions are highly based off of mine since we are together almost 24/7.
Words. They can bring life or they can bring death.
Actions. They can show love or they can show anger.
What do your words say to your family?
What do you actions convey to those you love?
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Gretchen{Newfashionedmom}
September 12, 2012 at 8:03 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
My mom used to tell tell me to watch my words all the time. Now I tell everyone else!
Unkind words, once spoken, can never be forgotten, only forgiven.
simplyhelpinghim
September 13, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, that is so true! Oh that we would remember that each and every day! Thank you for stoppin by!
Adrienne
September 6, 2012 at 10:08 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Words get me into trouble. I talk too much!
simplyhelpinghim
September 7, 2012 at 7:20 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, I know that all too well! :/
Kari
September 6, 2012 at 9:21 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
So,so,so true. Love this post and I love your honesty! This is one I am learning too, it is a L.O.N.G. journey, but so worth it. Blessings!
simplyhelpinghim
September 7, 2012 at 7:19 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, it is a L.O.N.G. journey, yet SO worth it as you said sis! Blessings!
Joy @ Joy in this Journey
September 6, 2012 at 5:17 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
This is difficult, because in the same way that I am responsible for my words, not my circumstances, my children are responsible for their words, not me. But we influence one another. But we’re responsible for our actions. It’s a push and pull, and I know I have a long way to go, too. LONG.
simplyhelpinghim
September 7, 2012 at 7:18 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, they are responsible, but if our words are spoken in haste or anger, then that will teach them to do the same. I believe that makes us responsible for them, because we are responsible for teaching them. Does that make sense? Blessings!
Shell
September 6, 2012 at 11:36 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Sometimes it’s easy to speak before we have a time to think about our words. Important to be mindful.
simplyhelpinghim
September 6, 2012 at 11:46 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes it is, so very easy. We must learn to stop and think before we speak.
Christine at More Than Mommies
September 5, 2012 at 9:39 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It is such a good reminder to be mindful of what we say and do. Thank you so much for sharing. I’m visiting from PYHO. I hope you will take a moment to visit with us!
simplyhelpinghim
September 6, 2012 at 11:47 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, it is always good to be reminded! 🙂 I will swing by your corner as well 😉 Blessings!
Kathleen
September 5, 2012 at 6:54 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I love that quote by Pastor Vinson… Awesome and so much truth. As I grow older I have learned to bite my tongue and if I have to it seems to hurt a lot more now than it did when I was younger.
simplyhelpinghim
September 6, 2012 at 11:51 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, isn’t that interesting that it hurts more now than when we were younger? I think my problem is I get to the point where I feel I “know it all” and need to share it. :/ Blessings friend!
Jessi @ Practically Functional
September 5, 2012 at 4:22 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Words are definitely important, and it’s important to be careful what we say and how we say it. Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
simplyhelpinghim
September 6, 2012 at 11:51 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, it is so very important! Thank you for stoppin by! 🙂
Chelle
September 5, 2012 at 3:13 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
So very true!
simplyhelpinghim
September 6, 2012 at 11:52 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That it is! 🙂
Stefanie Brown
September 5, 2012 at 1:39 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
(Your neighbor at WIP)
What a great quote: “What goes in your head, goes to your heart, out of your mouth and into your actions.” ~Pastor Vinson It’s so true!
Have a wonderful Wednesday…
simplyhelpinghim
September 6, 2012 at 11:52 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, it is one of my favorite quotes! It is so very true, when I speak to my children I try to remember that quote specifically! Thanks for stoppin by neighbor 😉 Blessings!
Kelly
September 5, 2012 at 11:40 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I never honestly thought much about what I was watching and how it contributed /affected my life until recently. I used to think oh I believe one thing and tv or music doesn’t affect me. That’s silly but the truth is it does! I never paid attention before. BUT, what goes in my brain, what goes before my eyes. It’s actually a pretty big deal! Great post!
simplyhelpinghim
September 6, 2012 at 11:53 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Isn’t that so very true?! I know that I am highly affected by what I watch, so I must be careful with what I am watching. Thank you for stoppin by! 🙂
Denise
September 5, 2012 at 9:36 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks for sharing.
simplyhelpinghim
September 6, 2012 at 11:53 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
YW 🙂 Ty for stoppin by 😉
Heather Bowen
September 5, 2012 at 9:18 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thank you for these sweet words and gentle reminder. I struggle very much with what comes out of my mouth. I’m learning to be more aware, but it’s a daily struggle.
Thanks for linking up to What Works Wednesday!
Blessings!
simplyhelpinghim
September 6, 2012 at 11:54 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, it is a daily struggle for me as well. I write many times to remind myself 😉 Thanks for stoppin by! 🙂
Jennifer@GDWJ
September 5, 2012 at 9:17 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes…. Out of the mouth, comes the overflow of the heart.
simplyhelpinghim
September 6, 2012 at 11:54 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, I am always reminding my kiddos of that. Our words reveal what is in our heart! Thanks for stoppin by! 🙂
Jessica Lynette
September 5, 2012 at 8:46 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I have spent this past year reading through the Bible highlighting verses – or portions of – that talk about how we ought to talk. It has been an incredible study!! I still have quite a ways to go before I have completed the entire Bible, but it has been such a convicting challenge.
Thanks for sharing this encouragement today!
simplyhelpinghim
September 6, 2012 at 11:55 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Oh my! That would be a great study! Time consuming and convicting to be sure! Thank you for sharing! Blessings!
Emily Cook
September 5, 2012 at 8:25 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It is a constant battle, isn’t it? This war with the flesh and the tongue. We have to keep fighting though, by His grace and in His power, and teach our kids to fight and to cling to Him as well.
His grace- this is my hope.
And theirs, too.
Emily
http://www.weakandloved.com
simplyhelpinghim
September 6, 2012 at 11:55 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Yes, grace…..hope……things we must every day cling to! Thank you for stoppin by! 🙂
Mary Beth
September 5, 2012 at 8:07 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Taming my tongue has always been a struggle. I have a hard time of letting words fly when I’m angry or frustrated. You speak truth here though. It helps not that I have a budding talker–he copies everything I say, so I’m more careful!
Thanks for linking up!
simplyhelpinghim
September 6, 2012 at 11:56 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
It is amazing what they retain that we aren’t aware, until they open their lil mouths! Out of the mouth of babes! 🙂 Thanks for swingin by 😉