Unkind Words

1 Sam 1:6 And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret…

Hannah, a young women in the prime of age to have children was barren. A women not able to bare children was devalued and pitied. Her adversary added salt to her wound by taunting her every year she came to the house of the Lord in Shiloh. Words have a way of cutting to the soul. Contrary to the common phrase “Stick and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me”. Words are a powerful weapon that can can be emotionally damaging to someone who is already dealing with low self esteem or psychological issues. It is never right to speak words that are unkind and hurting. Speaking the truth should always be done in the spirit of caring and love. The answer to harsh word is to turn to God for refuge. He who knows the heart is able to bring words of comfort and reassures that He will take care of His own. Fret not, God values who you are and desires to make you into a vessel of honor and praise for His glory.