Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Wasted Words


The LORD was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground. (1 Samuel 3:19 NIV)
Words fall to the ground,
those meant for me to hear,
left to languish, wither, die.
I sit, planning my own words
as others speak, leaving wasted
words I should have heard.

2 comments:

  1. You words hold so much weight. Good advice, listen with the intent to hear, not retort.

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  2. "I sit, planning my own words
    as others speak, leaving wasted
    words I should have heard."
    I have so often been guilty of doing just that.
    Praise God that he continues to work with us.

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