Warriors Arise: November 6, 2023
Matthew 5:21-22 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire.
Let's identify Raca. Raca means senseless, empty or empty-headed man, a reproach, worthless. That is some serious name calling. I will have to admit, I have said some of these definitions to others over my life. Many times I said it in exasperation or because I was someone didn't what I thought I had communicated very clearly for them to do or they didn't do it fast enough.
When this happened, I had to repent to God. I was wrong for saying those words to another. My words are to be giving life to others and I used them to cause them to question themselves, lose confidence, and be overwhelmed with discouragement. My word did not bring life nor did they encourage them to do better.
I was wrong on so many levels. I sought forgiveness from God by asking to be forgiven for my words speaking such poison into another. I ask for the Holy Spirit to keep me accountable. I did not want to do this again but when my flesh gets involved I hope to have my words interrupted by Holy Spirit. I pray I listen and shut my mouth from speaking words that discourage another.
When Holy Spirit convicts me, I close my eyes and find peace, God's peace. The world isn't going to fall apart just because something didn't happen when I wanted it to happen or the way I wanted it to happen.
Many times it is my children who faced the brunt of this. I thoroughly apologized to them for exactly what I said and ask for them to acknowledge what I have said and for them to forgive me if they can. Sometimes, they need a moment before they can forgive me and that is ok. I try to keep my slate clean as Holy Spirit convicts me.
When I am crunched for time and things aren't coming together, I let my mouth spew ugliness. I have to calm down and seek their forgiveness as well as God's. He is not happy with the way I speak to the children He gave me.
Words can be used to give life or bring death to another. I choose to make my words be life.
Father, I come to You because I want my words to encouraging and giving life. There are times I get behind and frustrated. I allow my words to be ugly and unkind. I pray You would come and quickly get my attention. I want to stop spewing that ugliness. I pray I am convicted quickly and keep my mouth shut until I can say the solution. What is done, was done. We need a solution. I pray I listen to You and follow Your way out of the messing in Jesus' name amen.
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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