that delivery hurt

same picture

new thought fueled by conviction

ouch

how often am I guilty of delivering 

ideas

or news

or thoughts

holding onto old patterns,

dumping in the easiest spot,

and never considering what is best for the hearer?

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."

Ephesians 4:29-32

I definitely have some unpacking and rethinking to do today...

so, I open one of the many boxes-

no way I can lift that out and not hurt myself

think

flip the box upside down!

sure enough, out slides the item

should be easy peasy form here

but it isn't

I pull and pull and pull-

and the cot just won't open up

look closer

I see gorilla like zip ties

finally get those clipped,

the cot opens,

ahhhh rest is possible

I'm thinking it may take some help, different thinking and tactics to unpack what I need to today. 

Holy Spirit, search, me know me, open my eyes to see and my ears to hear. Convict me so I can repent, cleanse me, fill me. In Jesus' name, amen.