words that shine

[journal entries turned blog posts lol.]

words are fickle things. they possess insurmountable power. power to lift. to inspire. power to drag down. to hurt. to impact.

words are the way of human life. we start with garbled phrases. our “first words” are hoped for and then fawned over. throughout life we learn how words should be used. but that doesn’t mean everyone uses their words correctly.

I know for a fact I have said words to hurt someone else. not usually on purpose. sometimes in jest. but the fact is they’ve injured. those instances which I hope are few in number stick. stick in one’s mind forever. apologies may be offered. forgiveness may be given. though that does not mean those moments slip the mind.  

the way words impact us is incredible. the popular playground phrase “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is false. in my opinion words leave deeper wounds. bones heal with time. but hearts and minds are the hardest to convince. hearts and minds are the most difficult to heal.

I have a passion for words. for communication. for journaling. and simply writing. words are beautiful. but it’s all about how we use them.

I strive to watch my words. I strive to never purposely hurt another with my words. because when I look to my Savior -- when I look to his words. I find the perfect example. He used love. and justice. His words healed. His words were submissive and humble. His words taught, and continue to teach. He is the Word. His words are words of hope and peace. His words, and even deeper his actions bring everlasting life. His Atonement is priceless. He suffered the ultimate Sacrifice. He bled from every pore. And in His hardest moments His words were few.

“ in John 17, Jesus offered an intercessory prayer. “I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do … before the world was.” (John 17:4–5.)He then went on to say in verse 24, “For thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.” (John 17:24.)”

Matthew 26

42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

D&C 19

18 Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink—

19 Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.

His words were pleas unto the Father which teaches us the ultimate lesson. Our Father hears our every word. Our Father seeks our love through the words within our hearts.

and his words in his final moments. 

Luke 22

34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. 

[he endured. TO THE END! for Me. for mercy. for justice. for love.]

His words are the crowning words of humility. of submission. of pure love. of devotion to his Father. to Our Father.

Christ’s words are the perfect model as to how my words should be. Christ is the perfect example.