Sticks and Stones.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Sticks and Stones. Do you remember back in elementary school (that’s waaaay back for some of us) when someone would say something cruel or hurtful we would fire back our famous comeback, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me”? Though we may have really thought those words were true, they weren’t. As a matter of fact, we know all too well that sometimes words can hurt more than mere “sticks and stones.” It’s those emotional injuries that seem to leave the longest lasting scars and deepest pain in our lives.
But sometimes words don’t have to be used at all for the emotional blood to begin to flow. It has been my experience that sometimes people that we hold in high esteem can make choices that hurt us, without ever speaking a word to us about it. Anytime we have been disappointed by someone we respect in a huge way it hurts. We can’t understand their choices oftentimes, which makes the hurt even more severe. And when others ask what is wrong, all we can usually muster up is, “I’ll be fine.” The truth is we aren’t really sure if things will ever be the same or not.
Up to this point in today’s blog thought you’re probably thinking that I’m walking through some valley of hurt or disappointment right now, but I’m actually not. However, a few folks in my life are. I’m finding that when they hurt I can’t help but hurt with them. So this morning, I’ve got to share at least a little bit of good news, may I?
God is faithful. Did you catch that? Go back – read those three words again. ..did you get it? A few years ago, during the time of my own valley experience along this journey we call life in Christ, those three words were my life raft – my survival kit – that brought shimmers of light into a darkness deeper than I’d ever known. They can do the same for you.
Many times, when I haven’t known how to pray because words simply would not come to my mind, two phrases would come to me: “I trust You” and “You are faithful.” There’s a lot to be said about trusting Him in the tough times, and knowing that even in those times He is faithful, no matter what the circumstances may be.
When our giants fall and our heroes have let us down, God is faithful. When the world is upside down and our examples are dashed against the rocks, God is faithful. When things don’t make sense and no explanation will make things better, God is faithful. When seemingly no one understands and everyone’s encouraging words don’t seem to make it hurt less, God is faithful.
So today, in the quiet moments when your mind is racing, take a moment and whisper those words to yourself and believe them. Because the Truth is – no matter whom else isn’t – GOD is faithful.



That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
blake

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