Measure your words

We all know words have power. It says so in the Bible and we know that to be true.

Your words to your family, your children, your spouse have weight and do make a difference.

I have spent most of the past 4 weeks complaining daily about things I am currently unable to change. I have been depressed and I am waking up to the fact that my complaining just made it all 10 times worse.

Complaining can bring you down and it brings others down. Complaining can become a habit just like anything else we do on a daily basis.

Yes, we all have days, weeks, and even months that are horrible to get through. I had 2 horrible weeks where nothing was going my way and I was in a horrible bad mood. I finally realized that all my negative talk was doing nothing to help the situation and bringing my husband and friends down along with me. I don't want anyone to be depressed or in that much despair.  I chose to focus on God's grace that got me through and did what I could do. 

I bit my tongue and committed to complaining less and breaking that bad habit. It has made me look like a constant disgruntled person when I have so much to be thankful for.

Yes, I will have days that just don't go my way. We all have that as a fact of life.  However, we all have control on how we react as well.

I do a few things around the house, and do some crochet and a little time online as well. Everything needs balance. I will keep trying until I break those bad habits and with help from my friends, I will be a better person without the complaining habit.

Be kind to others, you just never know what they are going through under that smiling face.

People don't want to burden others with their troubles and these days it is very hard to trust others or know they sincerely care and just don't want dirt on you to gossip about.  Be genuine!

If you need help, call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233