Praying Scripture over Harsh Words
Praying Scripture over Harsh Words: Words can linger long after they’re spoken. Harsh words can impact us and often are very hurtful to us.
Topic: Harsh Words — When Someone’s Comment Stays With You
A woman shared that someone made a comment that stung. It wasn’t just an acquaintance. It was someone close to her. She tried to brush it off, but it replayed in her mind all day.
The child’s saying: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me” is far from true. As women, we are very in tune to the harsh words that are spoken to us. They can hurt us and have quite an effect on us.
Emotions
She felt hurt.
Embarrassed.
Unsure of herself.
Seek God’s Word
She opened her Bible and read: Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23
She prayed and asked the Lord to protect her heart from words that weren’t true and words that were hurtful.
Personal Application
If someone’s harsh words have lingered in your mind longer than they should, let Scripture filter them.
Journal
What words have stuck with you this week? How can you pray truth over them?
Praying Scripture over Harsh Words
How can you pray over those words today? Allow God’s Word to speak truth over these harsh words that have been hurtful to you.
Pray
Proverbs 4:23 (or choose another one on your own) back to the Lord. Ask Him to assure you of His love and care and to help you get over the harsh words that were spoken to you. Use your own words and speak directly to your Heavenly Father.
Reflection
Later in the week, take a few minutes to reflect on how God has moved in the situation or in your heart? How has He answered your prayer?
P.S. If you found another verse to pray for this topic, please share it in the comments for others to consider for their Praying Scriptures Journal also.
Other posts in this series:
How to Use a Praying Scriptures Journal
Praying Scripture Over Being Worry
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