verses with a ton of real-life meaning to it. From Proverbs 18:21 - Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose.
This has definitely applied to some of the recent events that have occurred here in this hostel. One of the other hostel workers, who will remain unnamed for now, has been very tired and frustrated on a daily basis. As the young Aussie Jimmy and I have been able to warm up to the 'ole man, this other person has not been able to do so. It may be that he is frustrated at staying in this hostel for so long. It may be that he does not have enough money to continue his journey to Tibet. It may be that he feels like a slave here at times to the owner, who does not appear or seem to be such a demanding person.
The words that come out of this other man's mouth have been very few lately. When words have come out of his mouth they have felt like to poison to those of us around him. We are wise enough to not let the poison of his words affect us, and we continue on with our daily routines. I do feel that prayer has helped me with Mr. Rolin, (our Russian American guest), and hope that it can help give new life to this man that I speak of.
Words of poison can come from someone who is a staff member, and someone who is also the manager or owner. Every day I have heard something about the "Fat American", who is staying in our hostel. The man of references is Mr. Rolin, who some of us had our struggles with before Sunday evening's big event (you can learn about that event sometime in the next day or so). Anyway, I have kept my mouth shut most of the time, just out of respect for the owner, Mikhail. As a man in power, I feel that an owner or manager should show respect to all guests no matter who they, or how they have acted.
With technology as advanced as it is these days, this verse can be very effective. So remember choose your words wisely. Let them give life to others, so they can show compassion. Do not let your words be a sword in someone's side.
Prayer - Heavenly Father, help us to use our words, so they may honor you. Words of love, words of compassion, words of kindness, words of hope. Lord, give us the strength to forgive those who use their words as poison - those who may hurt us with their words that feel like that sword in our side. May you help them as well, dear God. Show them love, compassion, and kindness, through forgiveness, so that they may understand Godly love. Be with us as we give life to others through the fruits of our labor, and the fruits of our words. Amen.
This has definitely applied to some of the recent events that have occurred here in this hostel. One of the other hostel workers, who will remain unnamed for now, has been very tired and frustrated on a daily basis. As the young Aussie Jimmy and I have been able to warm up to the 'ole man, this other person has not been able to do so. It may be that he is frustrated at staying in this hostel for so long. It may be that he does not have enough money to continue his journey to Tibet. It may be that he feels like a slave here at times to the owner, who does not appear or seem to be such a demanding person.
The words that come out of this other man's mouth have been very few lately. When words have come out of his mouth they have felt like to poison to those of us around him. We are wise enough to not let the poison of his words affect us, and we continue on with our daily routines. I do feel that prayer has helped me with Mr. Rolin, (our Russian American guest), and hope that it can help give new life to this man that I speak of.
Words of poison can come from someone who is a staff member, and someone who is also the manager or owner. Every day I have heard something about the "Fat American", who is staying in our hostel. The man of references is Mr. Rolin, who some of us had our struggles with before Sunday evening's big event (you can learn about that event sometime in the next day or so). Anyway, I have kept my mouth shut most of the time, just out of respect for the owner, Mikhail. As a man in power, I feel that an owner or manager should show respect to all guests no matter who they, or how they have acted.
With technology as advanced as it is these days, this verse can be very effective. So remember choose your words wisely. Let them give life to others, so they can show compassion. Do not let your words be a sword in someone's side.
Prayer - Heavenly Father, help us to use our words, so they may honor you. Words of love, words of compassion, words of kindness, words of hope. Lord, give us the strength to forgive those who use their words as poison - those who may hurt us with their words that feel like that sword in our side. May you help them as well, dear God. Show them love, compassion, and kindness, through forgiveness, so that they may understand Godly love. Be with us as we give life to others through the fruits of our labor, and the fruits of our words. Amen.
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