Graceful Emotions & Words.

"What really matters is not your outer appearance—the styling of your hair, the jewelry you wear, the cut of your clothes—but your inner personality, character, mind-set, mood, passions and emotions. Cultivate inner beauty, the gentle, beautiful, sweet, gracious kind that God delights in. The holy women of old were beautiful before God that way. Speak sweet words, with respect and honor."

1 Peter 3:1‭-‬4‭

There is an old wise tale that goes like.... if you have to say something convincing out loud about yourself it most likely isn't true. 

I stumble often with my mouth. I know that there are times when words come out of my mouth, that do not reflect my inner beauty that God has harvested within me. When I do this, I go back to the word if God. I study, meditate and re-apply. 

Others may punish me by my poor actions with their silence or toxic words, but it's okay. It's a reminder for me to do better. I take responsibility for my actions. Allowing others to chide my passions and emotions is not productive. 

At times the delivery of my passionate message is over-reactive. God's word gives me mercy and re-directs me. I have a tendency to dwell and my heart hurts easily- then I recollect that my heart should not shift due to the condemnation of others regarding my actions. 

God is merciful. He gives grace. I want to give that same grace and mercy to everyone, even those who are angry with me or who condemn me. God has shown me that it is better to let who you are show through your character, beauty and sweet meekness, even when you stumble. 

Stop, redirect yourself to his word, stay consistent, show grace, speak sweet words, pray and love deeply.

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