Journey Day 3

It's so easy to bring others down. One quick word without thinking, and already you've affected the way others view a person. Whether your trying to make conversation or make yourself feel better, you can destroy a reputation in one single moment. I find myself having to filter every single word that comes out of my mouth. Sometimes double and triple filter them. If I don't, then word vomit tends to happen. An explosion of mean words, that leave me full of regret once they are out but at that point it's too late... the damage is already done. I'm being taught the importance of watching my words, of building others up, and being edifying. I want to see others as God sees them, as his creation. I work in a restaurant and it is especially hard to watch my words there. People are spreading rumors and gossiping about everyone, and its hard to not be interested. It's hard to not want to chime in and join the gossip. I'm learning to think "will this build anyone up? will this benefit the person involved?", and if the answer is no, then I don't say it. This technique isn't perfected yet, sometimes I speak without thinking, but the more I catch myself, the easier it will be to fix it. I know that a woman of Godly character is edifying and doesn't speak ill of anyone. I hope that my pursuit of purity of speech will bring me one step closer to being a woman of true Christ-like character.