Love not hate, nurturing speech not gossip, truth not fluff, commune not competition, edify not degrade, compliment not compare, fully embracing not being selective.......so many other important basic principles I could list that helps us build and encourage each other, but marinate on this. Who, what or where can we all make a shift to be more of a builder than a breaker? We ALL fall short in this area somewhere and can do better.
The breaking of someone's spirit can happen in the loudest of ways or very quietly. It can happen in the obvious or subtle. Many times we may even be unaware that we've played a part in putting a crack in someone's spirit; be it by a word, conversation, action, or neglect.
Even those moments when the Holy Spirit prompts us to move by showing an act of kindness or love yet we dismiss it....that plays a part in the breaking down of one's spirit. Because in that moment, God wanted to MOVE in that person's brokenness to build them up and show them love and He chose us as the vessel; so if we miss it....then what's truly lost in that moment?? Could be that persons healing, breakthrough or moment of joy an encouragement for the day.
We can all love better, care deeper and build others by simply being MINDFUL not MINDLESS when it comes to those around us. Whether it's your immediate circle or a stranger....be mindful. ALL that we do (and ALL that we DON'T do) has an impact!
I ask God and anyone I've been mindless to, to forgive me. God helps us to grow and love more like you with every passing day! Amen! ❤️
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