Thought for Today Shabbat October 11

At least once in our lives we were hurt by other people’s words. Often – perhaps more often than we realise – what was said was simply spoken thoughtlessly or carelessly. But sometimes it was not; those words were meant to sting – and they did. Either way, when other criticise us or say something hurtful or insensitive, our first reaction should be to ask ourselves if there is any truth in what they say. If so, we need to be honest to ourselves and ask YHVH to help us correct it. But even if those words were spoken maliciously, we need to turn our hurt over to YHVH and ask Him to help us respond with forgiveness and grace.