tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post7848376208281984956..comments2024-02-10T02:29:29.558-06:00Comments on Life & Faith in Caneyhead: #Faith: #TheWordonWordsBarbara In Caneyheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-53433795795517117232017-06-08T05:16:16.083-05:002017-06-08T05:16:16.083-05:00This is so true... I often say things to people in...This is so true... I often say things to people in my head that I would never dream of saying out loud. Looking back, this is absolutely a good thing! Rehearsing conversations mentally first can give us that feeling of release while also helping us think through the consequences of those words. Thanks for sharing this reminder!John Mark Millerhttp://theartisticchristian.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-60914247383917270452017-06-07T14:27:45.473-05:002017-06-07T14:27:45.473-05:00Sometimes even what we mean for help and comfort c...Sometimes even what we mean for help and comfort can be received wrongly. Suppose embarrassment was behind the son's reaction. You have my prayers! Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-78846304107876274222017-06-07T14:24:03.295-05:002017-06-07T14:24:03.295-05:00Very true!Very true!Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-10232930020828392112017-06-07T14:23:23.261-05:002017-06-07T14:23:23.261-05:00Very hard to not fall for a bait, but it is always...Very hard to not fall for a bait, but it is always the bigger person who doesn't. Speaking out is often necessary to protect our rights, but even there it is best not to do it in anger. I am so glad you popped over to visit, Guido!😊<br />Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-31018635751907072192017-06-07T10:36:03.734-05:002017-06-07T10:36:03.734-05:00Barbara,
Your words from the Bible are uplifting...Barbara, <br /><br />Your words from the Bible are uplifting to my soul. We had a falling out between our two youngest children a couple of months ago, mostly one child. There's a very tense situation in our DS's life. We shared this with my parents and DH's oldest brother asking for prayers. When we told DS, he hit the roof. The old saying the tongue is like a sword could not been any more true because his words sliced our hearts to pieces. During it all it hurt so badly but before the evening was through we felt God's peace. We knew we did the right thing because we were seeking for prayers and by doing it we believe God intervened for the need at hand. He's still not speaking to us, won't reply to texts or take calls but we know someday things will change. It's just going to take longer than we want. Kindly keep DS in prayer. The situation still remains an issue and I'm not sure when this will end. All I can do is trust God like I've been doing since we learned about it. Thanks for the encouraging hope. :)Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-66877528833400654282017-06-07T06:16:12.579-05:002017-06-07T06:16:12.579-05:00I'm pretty good at holding my tongue most of t...I'm pretty good at holding my tongue most of the time. That being said, on occasion we all say, or do, things we regret. It's a wise person who remembers to count to ten, deep breathe, or think things through before responding in anger or emotion.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13831242266526923808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-79804173937562980592017-06-07T04:30:52.998-05:002017-06-07T04:30:52.998-05:00It is about striking a balance, Barbara. Sometimes...It is about striking a balance, Barbara. Sometimes you have to speak out, but at other times people like to engage in a bit of baiting. It's a difficult call. ADBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737746983905368038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-41191288505173969052017-06-05T21:34:12.481-05:002017-06-05T21:34:12.481-05:00That is a great point, Spacer! I've seen peop...That is a great point, Spacer! I've seen people carry teasing and slinging zingers just to be funny until just such as that occurs.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-53575188133940029752017-06-05T17:18:51.220-05:002017-06-05T17:18:51.220-05:00Sometimes words spoken during emotional outbursts ...Sometimes words spoken during emotional outbursts while enough to bring the house down carry weighty consequences to end friendships and that is sad.SpacerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575342869714342370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-83798414730141353442017-06-05T16:26:13.732-05:002017-06-05T16:26:13.732-05:00Yes, to all three of those questions!
I can walk ...Yes, to all three of those questions! <br />I can walk away, but I have to get in one more word or the last word. It is a wrong attitude on my part, I know, but it is like they think they've "won" if I stop talking. Can't have that. I need to work on that and I think I am making some progress. Generally these days, if something upsets me, I don't always say something immediately. I just go to the room where I color and start coloring or I go sit outside with the birds and squirrels and pray. I pray for Heavenly Father to remove any wrong feelings that I am having, and to help me to not get so upset when things trouble me, and for Him to show me how I should be feeling. <br /><br />Whenever I think of regret, there is one moment in particular that comes to mind. It involves a former online friend. She was giving me down in the country about something and I let her have it right where I knew it would hurt. I wanted to take that email back at the very moment that I hit send. But, there was no recalling that email. I sent I don't know how many apology/asking for forgiveness emails. No response whatsoever. David said that I did my part. I was honestly repentant and asking for forgiveness. She just chose not to do so. It still grieves me the thing I said to her, but I can't do anything about it. You can't unring a bell.<br /><br />I was taught to count to 10, but sometimes even 100 isn't enough!<br /><br />Thank you for such a great post. Have a blessed day. :)Suzanne McClendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563562309945754772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-76151176904008013292017-06-05T14:12:56.401-05:002017-06-05T14:12:56.401-05:00Then you are doing great by instructing them in th...Then you are doing great by instructing them in the way to go and leading by example! No parent can do better.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-20594853636098837612017-06-05T14:06:33.885-05:002017-06-05T14:06:33.885-05:00You had a wise Mum! 😉You had a wise Mum! 😉Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-2590644495728868022017-06-05T10:58:00.698-05:002017-06-05T10:58:00.698-05:00I always try to remove myself from the situation. ...I always try to remove myself from the situation. I tell my kids to do the same. Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-38004582885630311072017-06-05T04:16:43.878-05:002017-06-05T04:16:43.878-05:00I was taught anger management by my mum :) she sai...I was taught anger management by my mum :) she said something like - can't unsay angry words so speak when you have cooled down. Not that I always followed her advice when I was younger, but am working on it, and practice does make me better though long way from being perfect.<br />Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-60862857907980680762017-06-04T00:17:32.912-05:002017-06-04T00:17:32.912-05:00Amen Ann! Our anger always hurts us as much or mo...Amen Ann! Our anger always hurts us as much or more than the one it is directed at. And Dad was right, the Bible is wisdom!Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-76277375205135187262017-06-04T00:15:17.066-05:002017-06-04T00:15:17.066-05:00You are spot on about the Bible. Stories to rival...You are spot on about the Bible. Stories to rival Shakespeare's plays, Poetry that speaks as vividly as any written, and oodles of solid wisdom! Even if one rejects it's supreme spiritual value, there is still much to be gained by its study. Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-50480756795363567212017-06-04T00:10:31.030-05:002017-06-04T00:10:31.030-05:00Absolutely!Absolutely!Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-51524861237651504362017-06-03T15:39:45.109-05:002017-06-03T15:39:45.109-05:00Reason certainly doesn't prevail when you are ...Reason certainly doesn't prevail when you are angry. I have that Scotch temper but I almost always keep it in check. It's one of the lessons I quickly get when I show my anger. It bites me in the rump.<br /><br />My dad always said the Bible was a book of wisdom. And it is.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-43585002658222350962017-06-03T12:06:21.758-05:002017-06-03T12:06:21.758-05:00I don't how anyone can complain the Bible is b...I don't how anyone can complain the Bible is boring. So much intrigue and fascinating stories with so many great life lessons to teach. <br /><br />I am not as apt to fly off the handle as I once was and compared to many people I've usually had a tendency to keep a calm demeanor. Sure, I've said plenty in the past that I should have held back, but I'm learning to be far more careful with the way I say things if I say anything at all.<br />Sometimes best to speak opinions after things have cooled down a bit.<br /><br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-89153490128779064722017-06-02T23:57:46.987-05:002017-06-02T23:57:46.987-05:00Now that I'm older, I'm more likely not to...Now that I'm older, I'm more likely not to say things I would have said in my turbulent 20s, 30s, and 40s. I am often reminded of how much scripture there is about controlling the tongue and the mouth. God knew it would be a problem and gave us excellent advice about it, if we will learn it and use it.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.com