I Hear Your Voice Speaking

Hurtful Words

But the things that come out of a person's mouth come from the heart, and these defile them.
Matt. 15:18
"As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man." Prov. 27:19
Some days, do you ever wish that you were either deaf or not present when someone wants to lash out at you. Waking up to unkind words is just not fun. God has some things to say about that. He shares very profound thoughts that should be pondered on in the verses above. 
What comes out of our mouths is exactly what we are feeling within our hearts. If the words are ugly and harsh, mean and thoughtless, degrading and cruel, then that is the condition of our heart. How sad is that! Stop and think about that for a moment and then pick apart each word above; ugly, harsh, mean, thoughtless, degrading and cruel. That is one sick heart that is in desperate need of a transplant. The replacement of that kind of heart can't be found in any hospital, but only within the healing hands of Jesus. 
"And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart." Ezekiel 36:26
Things haven't changed, our hearts are no better today then they were thousands of years ago. Unless a heart is given to the Lord to mold and shape, renew and restore to His image and His will our hearts change. Spiritual renewal comes from God alone but needs to start with us desiring Him to do it. 
"Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me." Ps. 51:10

What we say can either be hurtful or uplifting, positive or negative. It is not only the words, but the tone, the body language and the meaning behind the message that will leave a lifetime impression, good or bad. We have been given a choice on how we will deliver a message to others. Our choice is whether we will use it for His glory and His praise or a choice that will be hurtful.
"Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. Ps. 34:13
"Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me."
Psalm 103:1-2
So, the bottom line is this; wake up in the morning praise the Lord, speak of His Glory and goodness, meditate on things above which will cause your heart to be glad and to rejoice. Starting the day with the Lord will create your heart to overflow with His love which will touch those you will encounter during your day. That's the kind of day I want to dwell in and share with others.
"Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction!" "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." Prov. 4:1, 23