From Flaming Arrows, To A Beautiful Tiara
The Laced with Grace team has been very blessed by the readers/supporters of this team blog, we thought it would be appropriate to let them share their thoughts on faith. So, today’s devotion is written by Denise from Shortybears Place…
Proverbs 18:21: “Death and Life are in the power of the tongue”.
How very true this verse is, words can build us up, or tear us down. All of my life, my dad has verbally abused me. His favorite words to call me are curse words, or fat blimp. Family relationships are suppose to be encouraging, the words that come out of your mouth should be sweet as honey, filled with love.
If your relationship, is daily filled with hearing things such as ,”You are stupid”, “You do not matter”, “You need to lose weight”, “You cannot do anything right”, then you are being verbally abused. In James 3:8, it says that the tongue is full of deadly poison.
So, when you are being verbally abused, you are being poisoned. Those hateful, hurtful words, are seeping into your heart & soul, making you sick. You begin to believe those things that are being said to you, you feel that you are worthless. Every time that my dad would verbally abuse me, his words felt like flaming arrows as they attacked my heart, and burnt deeply into my soul.
But, when my true Father came to live in my heart, He healed my wounds. He replaced those flaming arrows, with a beautiful tiara. For you see, I am a daughter of the King, that makes me a princess. Wear your tiaras with pride my dear sisters, your Father loves you so much.
Dear heavenly Father, thank You for loving me just as I am, flaws and all. Your words always lift me up, never tear me down. Thanks for being my biggest cheerleader. I love You.
Blessings, Denise
If you have never visited Denise’s blog – “Shortybears Place“, I encourage you to stop by soon. Denise has a heart of gold and her blogs are very encouraging. Even through her own trials, she is willing to let His light shine through her…Thank you Denise for sharing your thoughts today here at Laced with Grace…
Denise, I can relate to growing up with a verbally abusive father and how that can affect your life and perhaps even shape your life. I love that even now when I am influenced by those “memories”, the Father knows exactly what to say to help me get past it. Thanks for your post today and congratulations to you too!
I relate… Not my Dad but my ex husband. Oh how I relate.
I found my way out with the Grace of God and my dear Friend, Jean.
God Bless you. VERY BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN….
Denise, I’m so proud of you for finding healing and strength in your true Father. Hugs and blessings sent your way. xxxooogretchen
Denise, thanks for sharing your heart with us. We often forget that we are His princesses. Thank you for that reminder. Praise be to God who gives us victory through Jesus Christ. (1Cor. 15:57).
I can truly relate. I too had an abusive father. It’s so wonderful that we have a Heavenly Father who loves us unconditionally! Thank you for sharing.
So great that we have a heavenly father who loves us flaws and all.
Denise girl, this is perfect – exactly what I need to hear right now.
Oh sweetie, thanks so much for this devotional. I’ve been there, too and it truly is a poison. I’m lovin’ the tiara idea.
Denise,
Your words ring so true. We are trying to teach our children that our words have the power of life or death. We encourage our kids to breathe words of life, of encouragement to one another.
Wounds heal but words leave scars.
Thanks for the beautiful remindsr.
Blessings, Joanne
Awesome my friend – Your words are always so appropriate and loving 🙂
Oh so true–and those words can hurt for many years if not given over to the Lamb who was slain to remove them from us. For me it has been a process.
Engrafted by His Grace–
Romans 11:17
Denise….
Oh my heart breaks for you… These words are so beautiful…He replaced those flaming arrows, with a beautiful tiara….
Amen girl. Amen. Hugs~
I am so glad that your Father who loves you with a fathomless love has healed your heart Denise. I’m so sorry you were hurt by you Dad. It is great wisdom to realize the power of words and to be careful how we use it.
Thank you for sharing your heart, Denise. I am so glad you have given all your heart ache to Jesus! He is the only one who can truly fix our hearts. You have been truly brave in letting us all know how much your earthly Dad has hurt you. But best of all you have shared how our Heavenly Father can heal the hurt! Love and Hugs, Grams
This is wonderful, Denise! Thanks for sharing your heart & struggles. You are such a true and wonderful friend. God continues to use you and your hurt to make a difference! Love & Hugs, Julie
Denise – how did I miss this earlier! This is beautifully written. What great truth is found here. I’m glad our Father treats us so much better than the world. Thanks!