One of my miracles for last year was to watch my tongue and be more mindful of what I say.
This year I am taking a class on the Book of Revelation and the teacher made a connection that I had never made before. He mentioned the iron rod, which via Lehi’s vision we know to be the word of God. But then he further connected that using John 1:1 from which we know that the “word” is Jesus.
Today I was pondering on this connection along with an idea from The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. One of his agreements is to be impeccable with my words.
Connecting this with Jesus, it came to me that He was so impeccable with His words and who He was, that He literally was the word of God. If I think of myself as a composite of the words I have spoken and thought, I'm saddened by the image; certainly my words do not always portray the woman I wish to be.
Having been pondering this and vowing to begin again and be "impeccable with my words," (I love that turn of phrase) I then learned that I had deeply offended one of my Laurels. It was an unintentional thing on my part: we were discussing as a class a gospel topic and I joked around, as I am want to do; it was one of those "just kidding" jokes. And while there was no malicious intent on my end, from all accounts I couldn't have hurt her more if I had sucker punched her.
I hate having my feelings hurt and I hate knowing that I have caused this dear girl pain. I am currently trying to rectify the situation.
I'm not sure what I wanted to say in this post. Perhaps merely that I have such a long way to go in becoming my word. I think this situation, though, may result in a blessing; it is hard to correct a problem that I do not know exists. Today, I am more aware than ever.
3 comments:
that is such an amazing point and connection to make. after all, our words are the way most people in the world know us, and for them to be impeccable in expressing who we are, our beliefs and loves, everything about us - wow. thanks, maraiya
Hi! Haven't "talked" to you in awhile. I love how introspective you are and how you analyze things. You are such a thinker. Thanks for being willing to share those thoughts. Sometimes I really want to share all I'm thinking of too but can't find the brain-power to put it into words so give up and post pictures of my kids instead. :)
Thanks Charity. I just wish it were as easy to do as to think.
Megan - but your kids are a.d.o.r.a.b.l.e! I do miss the memorization thing though. I still remember (vaguely) a few verses.....
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