There is someone in my life that I’m ashamed to say deserves a lot more kindness and patience from me. In fact, it’s been bothering me so much that I’m embarrassed and disappointed with myself. This person is someone who I take for granted. I love her very much but we are very different people which means I’m frequently short-tempered with her and allow words to escape my mouth that would never be pleasing to our Lord.
I’ve written on the blog before about the power of the spoken word and yet this week as I self-reflect I’ve been a hypocrite. People compare words to seeds and this week I have sewn the negative, harsh and critical. These seeds can only grow into a destructive relationship instead of flourishing like it should.
But I do believe we can all change if we recognize our faults. So I’m writing mine down and will hold myself accountable. I’m going to try and plant seeds of love, encouragement, patience and kindness.
Psalm 141:3: Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!
(Those are some thoughts of the day…now on to some fashion as well).
Mommy Tori’s Outfit:
Tights | Zara
Shirt | Target
Shoes | Guess
Necklace | Forever21
Luke’s Outfit:
Pants | Local Thrift Store
Shirt | Local Thrift Store
Suspender | American Apparel
Hat | Fore! Axel & Hudson
Shoes | Zara
This is my sTORI being written as you read. – Love, Mommy Tori
I like that! Words are the seeds we sow. Beautiful!
Thanks friend!! I’m glad it resonated with you!
Great post, what a good reminder of what we are called to do. Also of how we can always go forward and make a change! Love the outfits!
Thank you, Veronica! That’s the great thing about life…if we don’t like it we can change it!!
Tori, it takes a very strong person to admit their faults and an even stronger person to realize that we can better ourselves and improve on it.. So proud to call you my friend.
Thank you Rebecca!! I’m proud to call YOU my friend!! Hugs girlie!
Spirit and intent make the person, Tori, and you are beautiful in both departments! The rest is just “fine tuning”, which we would all do better with from time to time! <3
I love your words as well! I like to do some “fine tuning” on a daily basis!
((Hugs))
Thank you, Morena!! I can always use a good hug!
I’ve been doing much of the same. Not speaking well to that important person, the one I seem to forget that needs it most (me).
Thank you for these words.
I’m glad you found the post useful. It’s always reassuring to know there are others out there who are struggling with what you are struggling with.
What a thrifted find- those pants??!!? Your lil blog is adorable momma!e
Thakn you so much, Emily! He keeps me on my toes!
You and Luke are so precious!
I cannot imagine that you’d EVER be negative, harsh or critical, but your post hits way too close to home today. I needed that smack.
{HUG}
Oh thank you Sara…you think too highly of me! I definitely sometimes have things that come out of my mouth that I wish I’d never say. But I figure recognizing it is the first step!