You know, a few people have mentioned to me lately that I tell some funny stories about my family, and I should write a screenplay or something...and yet, when I sit down and look at this blog any thought worth mentioning seems to run for the hills! Which leads me to wonder...that certainly certain conversations are meant for that time and that time only.

I had a poet friend once, who told me that sometimes he lets the words that are given to him come and then go back into the sky. I thought that was lovely, as I too know that poetry comes from another place. But to not be so self-serving as to keep them all, that is the beauty of a humble heart. Maybe it's this way with conversations as well...take them as they come, and let them go back to their origin. I can only imagine this is the way of the Holy Spirit...to move words through us, in their own passion, purpose and energy to bring opportunity to become closer to God and then return with the same passion, purpose and energy and information back to the source of life. The Word is where it all began after all...

Lately, I am reminded painfully of the damage people can do by words. How a spirit, life-breathed, can lash out at other spirits to cause purposeful damage by words. Thankfully, I know that words are also the healing balm. I know a word such as 'forgiveness'. I know 'grace'. I know 'mercy'. I know 'loyal love'. I know 'just-seeking'. These words are hard to manage on both ends, but those who ask for the strength to let these words move through them and use them will find the blessing of health.

Merciful Lord, please show us how to use our words....oh, wait. You already did!

Our Father, who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For all that is, is Yours...Your Kingdom, Your Power, Your Glory. AMEN.

And, may life continue to bring silliness worth writing and telling about. And may life continue to bring friends to talk and laugh with. :)