If an artist were to paint with your
words, what pictures would he create?
Actually, we are all artists. Every day
we draw, paint and sketch the forms, hues and image of our lives with
the words we speak. The perfect Word of God says, “Consider your ways” Haggai 1:5.
Much wisdom is gained in considering the color of our conversation in
our lives, relationships and circumstances.
Part Two of our series about our words and circumstances. Click here if you missed Part One
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Part Two of our series about our words and circumstances. Click here if you missed Part One
How Our Words Paint Our
Circumstances
If the canvas represents our lives, the
people our relationships, then the landscape symbolizes our
circumstances. Like an artist, we can't always control the form of
the landscape of life. We live in a fallen world. Disasters, disease
and the sins of others bring scars, storms and debris into the
picture that may not have been of our own making. But no person - as no
artist - is a victim of circumstances.
How does this relate to the color of
our words on our circumstances? While our words are not all powerful,
they do reveal who we believe is. Our words reflect what we truly
believe. “For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy
words thou shalt be condemned. Matthew 12:37
The Israelites weren't responsible for deserts being void of water but their murmuring painted an ugly reflection of their unbelieving hearts. In turn, their unbelief created rebellion which in turn resulted in even more painful circumstances.
The Israelites weren't responsible for deserts being void of water but their murmuring painted an ugly reflection of their unbelieving hearts. In turn, their unbelief created rebellion which in turn resulted in even more painful circumstances.
But if we truly believe God loves us
and desires to be strong on our behalf, our words will mirror that
belief. “I believe, and therefore have I spoken...” 2 Corinthians 4:13
Everyday I have a choice: Will my words dwell on the ugly or on the One I believe? My Heavenly Father can turn my most throbbing thorn into my healing; my weakness a showcase for His strength. My God is ready to be strong on my behalf, transforming my desert landscape into a garden. But will my words speak of a garden when all I see is a desert? Will I still believe and therefore speak?
Everyday I have a choice: Will my words dwell on the ugly or on the One I believe? My Heavenly Father can turn my most throbbing thorn into my healing; my weakness a showcase for His strength. My God is ready to be strong on my behalf, transforming my desert landscape into a garden. But will my words speak of a garden when all I see is a desert? Will I still believe and therefore speak?
So as we consider our ways, what do the
colors, order and focus of our conversation reveal about our hearts,
relationships and circumstances? Are they faithful to the image of
Christ or do they depict a misguided artist blinded by darkness? If
the image reflects darkness rather than light, let us run to Him Who
promises to wash both the heart and canvas clean. Then equipped by
His model and colors, may we believe the truth and therefore speak.
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